🚀 Getting Started
Welcome! This guide will help you download and run the grinder, a tool designed to wrap Rust crates into Python. If you’re not a programmer, don’t worry. We will walk you through the process step by step.
📥 Download the Application

You can easily download the latest version of grinder from our Releases page. Follow the link below:
Visit this page to download
💻 System Requirements
Before downloading grinder, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Python Version: Python 3.6 or higher.
- Rust Version: Rust stable version installed.
📦 Download & Install
- Click on the link above to visit the Releases page.
- Look for the latest version in the list.
- Choose the file suitable for your operating system. For example, if you are using Windows, download the
.exe file.
- If you are on macOS or Linux, select the appropriate package.
- Once downloaded, run the file to install grinder on your system.
🛠️ How to Use grinder
Using grinder is simple:
- Open your command line interface. This is Terminal on macOS and Linux, and Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows.
- Navigate to the folder where your
.crate files are stored. Use the cd command followed by the folder path.
-
Run the tool by typing:
grinder <your_crate_name>
Replace <your_crate_name> with the name of the Rust crate you want to use.
- Follow the prompts to wrap your Rust crate into a Python package.
📄 Features
Grinder provides various features to make your experience better:
- Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Easy to Use: User-friendly interface with simple commands.
- Automation: Automate the packaging process for Rust crates.
- Integration: Easily integrates with Python applications using FFI.
- Documentation: Comprehensive documentation available to help guide you through each feature.
📚 Documentation
For detailed instructions and additional features, visit our Documentation. Here, you’ll find everything you need to understand how grinder works and how to troubleshoot common issues.
🔧 Troubleshooting
If you encounter any problems while using grinder, here are some common solutions:
- Issue: Python is not recognized as a command.
- Solution: Make sure Python is correctly installed and added to your system’s PATH.
- Issue: Unable to find the Rust crate.
- Solution: Ensure that you have the correct crate name and that it exists in the specified location.
If you need further assistance, check out our issues page for help from the community.
🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! If you want to help improve grinder, check out our Contributing Guide. Everyone can make a difference.
📬 Support and Feedback
For support or feedback, please open an issue on our GitHub repository. We appreciate your input and aim to enhance the user experience.
Thank you for choosing grinder! We hope this tool makes your work with Python and Rust much easier.