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Rust API Guideline: Crate sets `html_root_url` attribute

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Description

We shouldn't do this for crates which have documentation turned off in Cargo.toml.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Rust API guideline check that handles the html_root_url attribute, then inspect how Cargo.toml documentation settings are represented. Confirm the expected behavior for crates with documentation turned off and add or update coverage for that case.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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