device_query
v4.0.1 GrowingA basic library for querying keyboard and mouse state on-demand without a window.
Quick Verdict
- โStable API (4.x for 7+ years)
- โTrusted by 260 crates
- โPermissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
16.5K downloads in the last 30 days (550/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
260 crates depend on device_query. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 7 years with 24 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
At 16KB, device_query is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include menyoki, mirl, ruscii, egui-keybinds, simple-crosshair-overlay. When high-quality crates choose device_query, it's a strong quality signal.
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