Decision Workspace
bootloader_linker vs multiboot2 vs cargo-image-runner
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
38
bootloader_linker
growingv0.1.7
A simple program that links your executables created using bootloader_api with the actual bootloader.
60
multiboot2
growingv0.24.1
Convenient and safe parsing of Multiboot2 Boot Information (MBI) structures and the contained information tags. Usable in `no_std` environments, such as a kernel. An optional builder feature also allows the construction of the corresponding structures.
56
cargo-image-runner
experimentalv0.5.0
A generic, customizable runner for building and booting kernel/embedded images with Limine, GRUB, QEMU, and more
Core Metrics
| bootloader_linker | multiboot2 | cargo-image-runner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Score | 38 | 60 | 56 |
| Total Downloads | 9.1K | 451.2K | 760 |
| 30d Downloads | 16 | 31.2K | 14 |
| Dependents | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Releases | 7 | 45 | 6 |
| Last Updated | 775d ago | 126d ago | 34d ago |
| Age | 2y 5m | 9y 6m | 11m |
Health Breakdown
bootloader_linker
Maintenance
4
Quality
13
Community
6
Popularity
5
Documentation
10
multiboot2
Maintenance
12
Quality
10
Community
16
Popularity
7
Documentation
15
cargo-image-runner
Maintenance
17
Quality
15
Community
6
Popularity
3
Documentation
15
Technical Details
| bootloader_linker | multiboot2 | cargo-image-runner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 0.1.7 | 0.24.1 | 0.5.0 |
| Stable (≥1.0) | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| License | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | MIT/Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Dependencies | 7 | 6 | 16 |
| Crate Size | 216KB | 52KB | 65KB |
| Features | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| Yanked % | 0.0% | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| Edition | 2021 | 2024 | 2024 |
| MSRV | — | 1.85.1 | 1.87 |
| Owners | 1 | 2 (team) | 1 |
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Quick Verdict
- •multiboot2 leads with a health score of 60/100, but none of the options score above 80.
- •⚠ bootloader_linker has not been updated in over a year.