exclude_from_backups
v1.1.0 StableMark files or directories as excluded from backups (for Time Machine on macOS). Can be used to prevent caches and temporary files from bloating backups. Includes both a library interface and a basic command-line executable.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 26d ago)
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 8+ years)
- ✓Team maintained (2 owners)
- ✓Tiny footprint (4KB, 1 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT/Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
20 downloads in the last 30 days (1/day), up 1900% from the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 132 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 8 years with 9 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 1 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 4KB, exclude_from_backups is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
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