directories
v6.0.0 GrowingA tiny mid-level library that provides platform-specific standard locations of directories for config, cache and other data on Linux, Windows and macOS by leveraging the mechanisms defined by the XDG base/user directory specifications on Linux, the Known Folder API on Windows, and the Standard Directory guidelines on macOS.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 1+ year
- ✓Stable API (6.x for 8+ years)
- ✓Massive adoption (22.4K crates depend on it)
- ✓Tiny footprint (18KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
3.9M downloads in the last 30 days (131.0K/day), up 16% from the previous period.
22.4K crates depend on directories — it's part of the Rust ecosystem's core infrastructure. Removing it from your dependency tree would be extremely difficult.
directories has only 1 owner despite 22.4K dependents. This is a bus-factor concern — consider the implications for long-term support.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 8 years with 43 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 2 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 17KB, directories is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include cached, eframe, cross, ptree, headless_chrome. When high-quality crates choose directories, it's a strong quality signal.
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