ast-grep-core
v0.43.0 GrowingSearch and Rewrite code at large scale using precise AST pattern
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 0d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Massive adoption (1.3K crates depend on it)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
224.8K downloads in the last 30 days (7.5K/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
1.3K crates depend on ast-grep-core. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
ast-grep-core has only 1 owner despite 1.3K dependents. This is a bus-factor concern — consider the implications for long-term support.
Despite being 3+ years old, ast-grep-core hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
At 44KB, ast-grep-core is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include ast-grep-language, ast-grep, ast-grep-config, ast-grep-lsp, ast-grep-dynamic. When high-quality crates choose ast-grep-core, it's a strong quality signal.
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