# cargo-init(1)

## NAME

cargo-init - Create a new Cargo package in an existing directory

## SYNOPSIS

`cargo init` [_options_] [_path_]

## DESCRIPTION

This command will create a new Cargo manifest in the current directory. Give a
path as an argument to create in the given directory.

If there are typically-named Rust source files already in the directory, those
will be used. If not, then a sample `src/main.rs` file will be created, or
`src/lib.rs` if `--lib` is passed.

If the directory is not already in a VCS repository, then a new repository
is created (see `--vcs` below).

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See {{man "cargo-new" 1}} for a similar command which will create a new package in
a new directory.

## OPTIONS

### Init Options

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## EXAMPLES

1. Create a binary Cargo package in the current directory:

       cargo init

## SEE ALSO
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