freedesktop_entry_parser
v2.0.1 GrowingA library for parsing FreeDesktop entry files and Systemd unit files
Quick Verdict
- ✓Stable API (2.x for 6+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 170 crates
- ✓Tiny footprint (27KB, 2 deps)
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Deep Insights
53.1K downloads in the last 30 days (1.8K/day), up 34% from the previous period.
170 crates depend on freedesktop_entry_parser. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 6 years with 13 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 27KB, freedesktop_entry_parser is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include cargo-mobile2, linicon-theme, linicon, tauri-mobile, aphorme. When high-quality crates choose freedesktop_entry_parser, it's a strong quality signal.
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