Decision Workspace
os_str_bytes vs print_bytes vs known-folders
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
67
os_str_bytes
stablev7.2.0
Lossless functionality for platform-native strings
56
print_bytes
growingv2.1.0
Print bytes as losslessly as possible
72
known-folders
stablev1.4.2
A safe wrapper around the Known Folders API on Windows
Core Metrics
| os_str_bytes | print_bytes | known-folders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Score | 67 | 56 | 72 |
| Total Downloads | 172.3M | 140.5K | 1.2M |
| 30d Downloads | 8.2M | 17.9K | 80.4K |
| Dependents | 431 | 47 | 124 |
| Releases | 44 | 22 | 9 |
| Last Updated | 23d ago | 261d ago | 70d ago |
| Age | 6y 6m | 6y 1m | 3y |
Health Breakdown
os_str_bytes
Maintenance
18
Quality
16
Community
13
Popularity
8
Documentation
12
print_bytes
Maintenance
10
Quality
17
Community
11
Popularity
6
Documentation
12
known-folders
Maintenance
13
Quality
20
Community
17
Popularity
7
Documentation
15
Technical Details
| os_str_bytes | print_bytes | known-folders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 7.2.0 | 2.1.0 | 1.4.2 |
| Stable (≥1.0) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| License | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 OR MIT |
| Dependencies | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Crate Size | 31KB | 11KB | 16KB |
| Features | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Yanked % | 29.5% | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| Edition | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| MSRV | 1.81.0 | 1.77.0 | 1.60.0 |
| Owners | 1 | 1 | 2 (team) |
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Quick Verdict
- •known-folders leads with a health score of 72/100, but none of the options score above 80.
- •os_str_bytes has the most downloads (172.3M), suggesting wider adoption.
- •os_str_bytes is depended on by 431 crates — strongest ecosystem trust.