fs-err
v3.3.0 StableA drop-in replacement for std::fs with more helpful error messages.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 48d ago)
- ✓Stable API (3.x for 6+ years)
- ✓Massive adoption (6.9K crates depend on it)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
Security
Deep Insights
7.6M downloads in the last 30 days (254.8K/day), up 8% from the previous period.
6.9K crates depend on fs-err. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
fs-err has only 1 owner despite 6.9K dependents. This is a bus-factor concern — consider the implications for long-term support.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 6 years with 28 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
At 26KB, fs-err is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include fs4, axum-server, sqllogictest, cargo-config2, expander. When high-quality crates choose fs-err, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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Most downloaded crates that depend on fs-err
