docs.rs operates primarily as a developer platform, focusing on rust crate documentation. docs.rs is a service that automatically builds and hosts the API documentation for crates published to crates.io, the official package registry for the Rust programming language. It provides a centralized and searchable repository for Rust library documentation. It is operated by Rust Project / Rust Foundation.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into knowledge bases, providing a broader range of services.
docs.rs is a well-established platform operated by Rust Project / Rust Foundation. Top 10,000 global website, 11 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website11 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While docs.rs is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
Document Hosting
docs.rs
hosts documents and pages shared via links. Because the domain is trusted, links pass through email spam filters easily. Attackers exploit this to host fake invoices, login pages, or malware download prompts.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
GET /api/v1/classify?domain=docs.rs
{
"domain": "docs.rs",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "medium",
"category": {
"purpose": "developer_platform",
"specialization": "Rust Crate Documentation",
"secondary_purposes": [
"knowledge_base"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Official documentation host for Rust programming language crates",
"summary": "docs.rs is a service that automatically builds and hosts the API documentation for crates published to crates.io, the official package registry for the Rust programming language. It provides a centralized and searchable repository for Rust library documentation.",
"operator": "Rust Project / Rust Foundation",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"Rust",
"programming",
"documentation",
"crates",
"developer tools",
"open source"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": false,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": true
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "2014-03-24",
"rank": 4007,
"hosting_provider": "FASTLY"
}
}