helix
v0.7.5 GrowingEmbed Rust in your Ruby
Quick Verdict
- โNot updated for 7+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- โTeam maintained (3 owners)
- โTiny footprint (13KB, 3 deps)
Security
Deep Insights
28.3K downloads in the last 30 days (945/day), up 45% from the previous period.
This crate is maintained by a team (3 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
Despite being 9+ years old, helix hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 12KB, helix is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
13% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
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