arg
v0.4.3 GrowingVery simple code generator for command line argument parsing.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 3d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (6KB, 1 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
594 downloads in the last 30 days (20/day), up 36% from the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 123 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
Despite being 6+ years old, arg hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
Only 1 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 6KB, arg is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include librsmsx, neon-cli, papyri-lang, phonic, bungee-rs. When high-quality crates choose arg, it's a strong quality signal.
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