How to get WORKSPACE directory in bazel rule

Question

I order to use clang tools like clang-format, clang-tidy or generate a compilation database like this, I need to know the WORKSPACE directory withi

Answer 1

If you're like me and writing a repository_rule instead of a regular one, resolving the following label can help you: "@//:WORKSPACE"

Then use ctx.path to extract the required data: https://docs.bazel.build/versions/master/skylark/lib/repository_ctx.html#path