ink_allocator
v5.1.1 Stable[ink!] Bindings to the Wasm heap memory allocator.
Quick Verdict
- βStable API (5.x for 5+ years)
- βTeam maintained (3 owners)
- βTiny footprint (15KB, 3 deps)
- βPermissive license (Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
14.7K downloads in the last 30 days (489/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
This crate is maintained by a team (3 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 5 years with 38 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 14KB, ink_allocator is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include ink_env, odra-casper-wasm-env, odra-casper-backend, ddc_bucket. When high-quality crates choose ink_allocator, it's a strong quality signal.
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