dirs2
v3.0.1 GrowingA tiny low-level library that provides platform-specific standard locations of directories for config, cache and other data on Linux, Windows, macOS and Redox 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 5+ years
- ✓Stable API (3.x for 5+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (12KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
3.6K downloads in the last 30 days, down 74% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
The primary maintainer publishes 120 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 5 years with 1 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 12KB, dirs2 is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include ldap-utils, citadel_user, citadel_sdk, rosemary, sl-chat-log-parser. When high-quality crates choose dirs2, it's a strong quality signal.
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