colog
v1.4.0 GrowingThe `colog` library is a simple formatter backend for the standard rust logging system (in the `log` crate).
Quick Verdict
- โStable API (1.x for 8+ years)
- โTrusted by 396 crates
- โTiny footprint (28KB, 3 deps)
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Deep Insights
72.5K downloads in the last 30 days (2.4K/day), up 36% from the previous period.
396 crates depend on colog. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 8 years with 8 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 28KB, colog is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include stof-cli, rlibphonenumber, diffsol, picodata-pike, diffsl. When high-quality crates choose colog, it's a strong quality signal.
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