fs_extra
v1.3.0 GrowingExpanding std::fs and std::io. Recursively copy folders with information about process and much more.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 3+ years
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 9+ years)
- ✓Massive adoption (11.5K crates depend on it)
- ✓Tiny footprint (31KB, 0 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
15.8M downloads in the last 30 days (526.5K/day), up 18% from the previous period.
11.5K crates depend on fs_extra — it's part of the Rust ecosystem's core infrastructure. Removing it from your dependency tree would be extremely difficult.
fs_extra has only 1 owner despite 11.5K dependents. This is a bus-factor concern — consider the implications for long-term support.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 9 years with 9 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
fs_extra has no external dependencies — minimal supply chain risk and fast compile times.
At 31KB, fs_extra is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include aws-lc-sys, aws-lc-fips-sys, jwalk, ethers-solc, boring-sys. When high-quality crates choose fs_extra, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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