bitfields
v1.0.3 StableMacro for generating flexible bitfields. Useful for low-level code (embedded or emulators).
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 4d ago)
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 7+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (12KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
160.6K downloads in the last 30 days (5.4K/day), up 28% from the previous period.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 7 years with 28 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 2 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 12KB, bitfields is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
11% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include pgp, rcan, vs1053, ez-bencoding, nvenc. When high-quality crates choose bitfields, it's a strong quality signal.
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