candid_parser
v0.3.2 GrowingCandid is an interface description language (IDL) for interacting with canisters running on the Internet Computer. This crate contains the parser and the binding generator for Candid.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 5d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Trusted by 345 crates
- ✓Team maintained (2 owners)
- !Heavy dependency tree (24 direct deps)
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27.9K downloads in the last 30 days, down 25% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
345 crates depend on candid_parser. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The primary maintainer publishes 100 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
Despite being 2+ years old, candid_parser hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
24 direct dependencies. Consider the impact on compile times and supply chain complexity.
Notable dependents include ic-cdk, ic-wasm, ic-management-canister-types, pocket-ic, idl2json_cli. When high-quality crates choose candid_parser, it's a strong quality signal.
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