Decision Workspace
fast_input vs input_py vs stdin-helper
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
39
fast_input
growingv0.2.0
Fast and easy input from standard in, made for competetive programming
55
input_py
stablev2.0.0
you can use input like python3
53
stdin-helper
experimentalv2.0.1
Simplify read_line method
Core Metrics
| fast_input | input_py | stdin-helper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Score | 39 | 55 | 53 |
| Total Downloads | 11.4K | 4.4K | 129 |
| 30d Downloads | 12 | 13 | 8 |
| Dependents | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Releases | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Last Updated | 1268d ago | 34d ago | 36d ago |
| Age | 5y 5m | 2y 6m | 4m |
Health Breakdown
fast_input
Maintenance
4
Quality
16
Community
5
Popularity
5
Documentation
9
input_py
Maintenance
15
Quality
19
Community
5
Popularity
4
Documentation
12
stdin-helper
Maintenance
17
Quality
18
Community
5
Popularity
3
Documentation
10
Technical Details
| fast_input | input_py | stdin-helper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 0.2.0 | 2.0.0 | 2.0.1 |
| Stable (≥1.0) | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT | MIT or Apache-2.0 |
| Dependencies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crate Size | 6KB | 16KB | 6KB |
| Features | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yanked % | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Edition | 2018 | 2021 | 2024 |
| MSRV | — | 1.70.0 | — |
| Owners | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Quick Verdict
- •input_py leads with a health score of 55/100, but none of the options score above 80.
- •fast_input has the most downloads (11.4K), suggesting wider adoption.
- •⚠ fast_input has not been updated in over a year.
- •fast_input is pre-1.0 — API may change.