ics
v0.5.8 GrowingA library for creating iCalendar files as specified in RFC5545 and RFC7986.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 3+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (19KB, 0 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
2.7K downloads in the last 30 days (90/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
Despite being 7+ years old, ics hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
ics has no external dependencies — minimal supply chain risk and fast compile times.
At 19KB, ics is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
13% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include ics-chrono-tz, malakal, kitchen-fridge, ical-filter, calsync. When high-quality crates choose ics, it's a strong quality signal.
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Feature Flags
default =["rfc7986"]
