diff --git a/src/doc/rustc-dev-guide/src/crates-io.md b/src/doc/rustc-dev-guide/src/crates-io.md index 677b1fc03134..2a7431b40310 100644 --- a/src/doc/rustc-dev-guide/src/crates-io.md +++ b/src/doc/rustc-dev-guide/src/crates-io.md @@ -3,17 +3,7 @@ The Rust compiler supports building with some dependencies from `crates.io`. Examples are `log` and `env_logger`. -In general, -you should avoid adding dependencies to the compiler for several reasons: - -- The dependency may not be of high quality or well-maintained. -- The dependency may not be using a compatible license. -- The dependency may have transitive dependencies that have one of the above - problems. - - -Note that there is no official policy for vetting new dependencies to the compiler. -Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, during code review. +Rust Forge has [official policy for vetting new dependencies]. ## Permitted dependencies @@ -21,3 +11,4 @@ The `tidy` tool has [a list of crates that are allowed]. To add a dependency that is not already in the compiler, you will need to add it to the list. [a list of crates that are allowed]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/blob/9d1b2106e23b1abd32fce1f17267604a5102f57a/src/tools/tidy/src/deps.rs#L73 +[official policy for vetting new dependencies]: https://forge.rust-lang.org/compiler/third-party-out-of-tree#third-party-crates