az
v1.3.0 GrowingCasts and checked casts.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 6+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 512 crates
- ✓Tiny footprint (29KB, 0 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT/Apache-2.0)
Security
Deep Insights
1.7M downloads in the last 30 days (57.6K/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
512 crates depend on az. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 6 years with 12 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
az has no external dependencies — minimal supply chain risk and fast compile times.
At 29KB, az is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include fixed, kiddo, deno_core, rug, embedded-graphics. When high-quality crates choose az, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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