bootloader
v0.11.15 GrowingAn experimental x86_64 bootloader that works on both BIOS and UEFI systems.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 54d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Trusted by 177 crates
- ✓Team maintained (2 owners)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
Security
Deep Insights
36.7K downloads in the last 30 days (1.2K/day), up 17% from the previous period.
177 crates depend on bootloader. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
This crate is maintained by a team (2 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
Despite being 8+ years old, bootloader hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
At 34KB, bootloader is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include libertyos_kernel, moros, pluggable_interrupt_os, rustos, x86_testbench. When high-quality crates choose bootloader, it's a strong quality signal.
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Most downloaded crates that depend on bootloader
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Feature Flags
default =["bios", "uefi"]
