Decision Workspace
os_linker_sculptor vs multiboot2 vs elf_loader
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
46
os_linker_sculptor
experimentalv0.1.0
Dependency-free, no_std helpers for shaping kernel images: linker sections, build info record, boot args parsing.
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.
58
elf_loader
growingv0.14.1
A high-performance, no_std compliant ELF loader and JIT linker for Rust.
Core Metrics
| os_linker_sculptor | multiboot2 | elf_loader | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Score | 46 | 60 | 58 |
| Total Downloads | 68 | 451.2K | 20.2K |
| 30d Downloads | 68 | 31.2K | 638 |
| Dependents | 3 | 48 | 16 |
| Releases | 1 | 45 | 19 |
| Last Updated | 24d ago | 126d ago | 16d ago |
| Age | 24d | 9y 6m | 1y 4m |
Health Breakdown
os_linker_sculptor
Maintenance
11
Quality
15
Community
8
Popularity
2
Documentation
10
multiboot2
Maintenance
12
Quality
10
Community
16
Popularity
7
Documentation
15
elf_loader
Maintenance
18
Quality
14
Community
9
Popularity
5
Documentation
12
Technical Details
| os_linker_sculptor | multiboot2 | elf_loader | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 0.1.0 | 0.24.1 | 0.14.1 |
| Stable (≥1.0) | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| License | MIT | MIT/Apache-2.0 | MIT/Apache-2.0 |
| Dependencies | 0 | 6 | 18 |
| Crate Size | 14KB | 52KB | 112KB |
| Features | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Yanked % | 0.0% | 84.4% | 0.0% |
| Edition | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
| MSRV | — | 1.85.1 | 1.93.0 |
| 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.