Decision Workspace
cargo-dfu vs flash-algorithm vs dfu-rs
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
40
cargo-dfu
growingv0.1.3
cargo extension for flashing embedded rust programs via dfu
55
flash-algorithm
growingv0.7.0
A crate to write CMSIS-DAP flash algorithms for flashing embedded targets.
46
dfu-rs
experimentalv0.1.1
Device Firmware Update crate for hosts, using rusb and exposing a simple API.
Core Metrics
| cargo-dfu | flash-algorithm | dfu-rs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Score | 40 | 55 | 46 |
| Total Downloads | 9.8K | 11.9K | 501 |
| 30d Downloads | 18 | 195 | 7 |
| Dependents | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Releases | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| Last Updated | 154d ago | 83d ago | 158d ago |
| Age | 4y 4m | 3y 2m | 5m |
Health Breakdown
cargo-dfu
Maintenance
9
Quality
8
Community
8
Popularity
5
Documentation
10
flash-algorithm
Maintenance
11
Quality
19
Community
10
Popularity
5
Documentation
10
dfu-rs
Maintenance
10
Quality
14
Community
6
Popularity
3
Documentation
13
Technical Details
| cargo-dfu | flash-algorithm | dfu-rs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 0.1.3 | 0.7.0 | 0.1.1 |
| Stable (≥1.0) | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| License | MIT | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| Dependencies | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Crate Size | 11KB | 6KB | 14KB |
| Features | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Yanked % | 25.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Edition | 2021 | 2021 | 2024 |
| MSRV | — | — | — |
| Owners | 2 | 2 (team) | 1 |
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Quick Verdict
- •flash-algorithm leads with a health score of 55/100, but none of the options score above 80.