base64-stream
v4.0.1 StableTo encode/decode large data with the standard Base64 encoding.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Stable API (4.x for 7+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (6KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
13.9K downloads in the last 30 days (463/day), up 5% from the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 116 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 7 years with 29 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 6KB, base64-stream is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include cargo-vet, vcard, rustutils-base64, ochat-common, ochat-iced. When high-quality crates choose base64-stream, it's a strong quality signal.
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