gix-lock
v21.0.2 StableA git-style lock-file implementation
Quick Verdict
- โActively maintained (updated 5d ago)
- โStable API (21.x for 3+ years)
- โTrusted by 307 crates
- โPermissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
3.2M downloads in the last 30 days (107.5K/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
307 crates depend on gix-lock. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The primary maintainer publishes 864 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 3 years with 32 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
At 15KB, gix-lock is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include gix-ref, gix, gix-index, gix-protocol, gix-shallow. When high-quality crates choose gix-lock, it's a strong quality signal.
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