bitfrob
v1.3.2 GrowingA sibling crate for `bytemuck`, this is where forbid(unsafe_code) utilities live.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 1+ year
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 3+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (7KB, 0 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (Zlib OR Apache-2.0 OR MIT)
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Deep Insights
974 downloads in the last 30 days (32/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 99 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 3 years with 12 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
bitfrob has no external dependencies — minimal supply chain risk and fast compile times.
At 7KB, bitfrob is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include gba, imagine, pixel_formats, jbig2enc-rust. When high-quality crates choose bitfrob, it's a strong quality signal.
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