is_executable
v1.0.5 GrowingIs there an executable file at the given path?
Quick Verdict
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 8+ years)
- ✓Massive adoption (1.7K crates depend on it)
- ✓Tiny footprint (9KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
1.7M downloads in the last 30 days (57.3K/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
1.7K crates depend on is_executable. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
The primary maintainer publishes 101 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 8 years with 8 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 2 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 9KB, is_executable is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include clap_complete, cpio-archive, binary-install, just, nix-nar. When high-quality crates choose is_executable, it's a strong quality signal.
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