Decision Workspace
cargo-image-runner vs multiboot2 vs ostool
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
56
cargo-image-runner
experimentalv0.5.0
A generic, customizable runner for building and booting kernel/embedded images with Limine, GRUB, QEMU, and more
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.
55
ostool
growingv0.11.1
A tool for operating system development
Core Metrics
| cargo-image-runner | multiboot2 | ostool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Score | 56 | 60 | 55 |
| Total Downloads | 760 | 451.2K | 58.4K |
| 30d Downloads | 14 | 31.2K | 1.5K |
| Dependents | 0 | 48 | 8 |
| Releases | 6 | 45 | 105 |
| Last Updated | 34d ago | 126d ago | 1d ago |
| Age | 11m | 9y 6m | 1y 5m |
Health Breakdown
cargo-image-runner
Maintenance
17
Quality
15
Community
6
Popularity
3
Documentation
15
multiboot2
Maintenance
12
Quality
10
Community
16
Popularity
7
Documentation
15
ostool
Maintenance
19
Quality
11
Community
9
Popularity
6
Documentation
10
Technical Details
| cargo-image-runner | multiboot2 | ostool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 0.5.0 | 0.24.1 | 0.11.1 |
| Stable (≥1.0) | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| License | MIT | MIT/Apache-2.0 | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| Dependencies | 16 | 6 | 33 |
| Crate Size | 65KB | 52KB | 96KB |
| Features | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Yanked % | 0.0% | 84.4% | 0.9% |
| Edition | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| MSRV | 1.87 | 1.85.1 | — |
| 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.