rust-lang / rust-lang/rust-bindgen

[feature request] use native rust integer types for non-enums

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Description

We have --translate-enum-integer-types, but no equivalent for anything else

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Research direction

Start by reading how the existing --translate-enum-integer-types option is defined and handled in rust-bindgen. Trace the path used for translating non-enum integer types, then determine the intended native Rust type mappings and option behavior. Done means an equivalent, documented feature exists for non-enum integers with coverage for its expected cases.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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