cling
v0.1.3 GrowingA lightweight framework that simplifies building complex command-line applications with [clap.rs](https://clap.rs)
Quick Verdict
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- !Heavy dependency tree (22 direct deps)
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0 OR MIT)
- !40% of releases were yanked
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Deep Insights
4.3K downloads in the last 30 days (142/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
Despite being 2+ years old, cling hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
22 direct dependencies. Consider the impact on compile times and supply chain complexity.
At 25KB, cling is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
40% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
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