Canop/bacon
background code checker observed · 2026-10-09
Health v2 · maintenance only
97/100
- Activity 97
- Release rhythm 96
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 13
- age_days: 2182
- days_rel: 24
- days_push: 20
- n_releases_24m: 28
Adoption not part of the score
3438 stars · 127 forks observed · 2026-10-09
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
Bacon is a background code checker for Rust that watches source directories and reruns cargo check, clippy, tests, or custom jobs on file changes. It runs in a terminal alongside your editor, showing errors and warnings with minimal interaction.
Use cases
- watch rust compilation errors while coding
- run cargo check automatically on file save
- monitor clippy warnings in a side terminal
- rerun rust tests on code changes
- see test failures immediately without leaving editor
- define custom watch jobs for a rust project
When to choose
- you write Rust and want continuous compile/test feedback next to your editor
- you want a low-interaction terminal watcher for cargo check, clippy, and tests
- you need custom watch jobs defined in bacon.toml
When to avoid
- your project is not Rust-based and you don't need custom job commands
- you want an in-editor LSP-style diagnostics experience rather than a separate terminal
- you need CI integration rather than an interactive local tool
Facets
cli-tool · maturity active
developer-tools cli terminal-ui testing developer-tools programming-languages windows cli rust rust cargo file-watching clippy code-checker background-compilation inotify command-line linux macos
4 sources
- readme: https://github.com/Canop/bacon · fetched 2026-10-09 · b2a340857132
- homepage: https://dystroy.org/bacon · fetched 2026-08-29 · feea89aaa988
- registry_crates: https://crates.io/api/v1/crates/bacon · fetched 2026-08-29 · 8095fe43e901
- site_page: https://dystroy.org/bacon/community/FAQ · fetched 2026-08-29 · 7a603b4c467e
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Canop/bacon | main | 97 |
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