generate-did

A command-line tool to generate Candid (.did) files for Internet Computer Rust canisters.

Features

• Build your Rust canister and extract its Candid interface automatically.
• Simple, robust CLI.

Installation

Install from crates.io:

cargo install generate-did

Usage

From your project root or from inside the canister directory, run:

generate-did <canister_name>

• Replace <canister_name> with the directory name of your canister (must contain a Cargo.toml).
• The .did file will always be placed in the canister directory.

Requirements

• candid-extractor must be installed and in your PATH:

  cargo install candid-extractor
  

• The canister must be a Rust project with a valid Cargo.toml and buildable to WASM.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.