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ans
v0.3.1 ExperimentalrANS entropy coding with bits-back primitives. no_std, zero dependencies.
MIT OR Apache-2.0 Edition 2021 MSRV 1.81
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 42d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (25KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
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Downloads
610
Dependents
11
Releases
9
Size
25KB
Deep Insights
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Download decline
142 downloads in the last 30 days, down 63% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
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Prolific maintainer
The primary maintainer publishes 75 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
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Minimal dependencies
Only 2 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
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Compact crate
At 25KB, ans is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Health Breakdown
Maintenance 16/25
Recency, release consistency, active ratio
Quality 14/25
Yanked ratio, deps, size, maturity, features
Community 9/20
Reverse deps, ownership, ecosystem
Popularity 3/15
Downloads, momentum, growth trend
Documentation 15/15
Docs, repo, license, metadata
Download Trend
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Top Dependents
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Version Adoption
v0.1.4
36%
v0.1.3
23%
v0.1.0
22%
v0.1.2
9%
v0.3.1
9%
Release Timeline
9 releasessince 2026
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Dependencies
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direct dependencies
Dependents
11
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