rust-lang / rust-lang/rust

Rust on the Microsoft Store

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C-feature-request O-windows T-infra T-release
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Description

I suggest making the Rust programming language available on the Microsoft Store. This would simplify installation, updates, and management for Windows users in both individual and enterprise environments.

Key Advantages

  • Verified distribution through the Microsoft Store improves trust and security for IT administrators.
  • Centralized deployment through Intune and Microsoft Store for Business supports managed rollouts.
  • Automatic updates ensure version consistency across all systems.
  • Simple installation with a single click, no PATH setup or manual steps required.
  • Improved discoverability helps new developers and organizations adopt Rust more easily.

Contributor guide

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified. Start by reviewing the Rust project's release and installation process alongside Microsoft Store packaging requirements. Done would mean an agreed, maintained Microsoft Store distribution with the installation and update behavior described in the issue.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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