rust-lang / rust-lang/docs.rs

Display download count in searching crate page

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A-crate-search C-enhancement E-easy
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Description

Hi, i wonder if it's possible to display a crate download count in searching crate page, to aid choose crates. Currently i have to go to crates.io to see that.

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Research direction

Start by inspecting the docs.rs searching crate page and compare it with crates.io, where the download count is currently visible. Identify how search results are presented and determine what displaying the count should look like; done means users can see download counts while choosing crates.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
web-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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