idx_binary
v0.38.5 GrowingIndexed binary file. It uses mmap , various_data_file and avltiree.
Quick Verdict
- โNot updated for 2+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- โTrusted by 220 crates
- โTiny footprint (8KB, 3 deps)
- โPermissive license (MIT/Apache-2.0)
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161 downloads in the last 30 days (5/day), up 39% from the previous period.
220 crates depend on idx_binary. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
Despite being 3+ years old, idx_binary 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 7KB, idx_binary is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
54% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
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