Decision Workspace
os_str_bytes vs print_bytes vs known-folders
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
57
os_str_bytes
growingv7.1.1
Lossless functionality for platform-native strings
57
print_bytes
growingv2.1.0
Print bytes as losslessly as possible
77
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 | 57 | 57 | 77 |
| Total Downloads | 157.7M | 119.4K | 1.1M |
| 30d Downloads | 6.5M | 3.1K | 61.9K |
| Dependents | 421 | 46 | 108 |
| Releases | 43 | 22 | 9 |
| Last Updated | 279d ago | 202d ago | 11d ago |
| Age | 6y 4m | 5y 11m | 2y 10m |
Health Breakdown
os_str_bytes
Maintenance
9
Quality
15
Community
13
Popularity
8
Documentation
12
print_bytes
Maintenance
11
Quality
17
Community
11
Popularity
6
Documentation
12
known-folders
Maintenance
18
Quality
20
Community
17
Popularity
7
Documentation
15
Technical Details
| os_str_bytes | print_bytes | known-folders | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 7.1.1 | 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 | 29KB | 11KB | 16KB |
| Features | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Yanked % | 30.2% | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| Edition | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| MSRV | 1.74.0 | 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 77/100, but none of the options score above 80.
- •os_str_bytes has the most downloads (157.7M), suggesting wider adoption.
- •os_str_bytes is depended on by 421 crates — strongest ecosystem trust.