base62
v2.2.4 StableA Base62 encoding/decoding library
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 10d ago)
- ✓Stable API (2.x for 10+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 318 crates
- ✓Tiny footprint (17KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
1.0M downloads in the last 30 days (34.5K/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
318 crates depend on base62. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 10 years with 20 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 16KB, base62 is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include vrl, rust-i18n-support, qsv, pcu, assemblyline-models. When high-quality crates choose base62, it's a strong quality signal.
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