base64-url
v3.0.4 StableBase64 encode, decode, escape and unescape for URL applications.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 35d ago)
- ✓Stable API (3.x for 7+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 782 crates
- ✓Tiny footprint (5KB, 1 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
441.7K downloads in the last 30 days, down 21% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
782 crates depend on base64-url. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The primary maintainer publishes 120 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 41 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 1 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 5KB, base64-url is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
12% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include nats, cddl, az-tdx-vtpm, momento, ockam_api. When high-quality crates choose base64-url, it's a strong quality signal.
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