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kexec-loader
v0.17.0 ExperimentalSafe wrapper over kexec_file_load(2) (Linux) for boot handoff — supports the signature-verified variant only
MIT OR Apache-2.0 Edition 2024 MSRV 1.88
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 80d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Team maintained (2 owners)
- ✓Tiny footprint (9KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
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Downloads
75
Dependents
0
Releases
3
Size
9KB
Deep Insights
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Download decline
10 downloads in the last 30 days, down 33% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
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Team maintained
This crate is maintained by a team (2 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
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Minimal dependencies
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
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Compact crate
At 8KB, kexec-loader is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Health Breakdown
Maintenance 10/25
Recency, release consistency, active ratio
Quality 14/25
Yanked ratio, deps, size, maturity, features
Community 11/20
Reverse deps, ownership, ecosystem
Popularity 2/15
Downloads, momentum, growth trend
Documentation 15/15
Docs, repo, license, metadata
Download Trend
Daily downloads · last 90 days
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Version Adoption
v0.17.0
63%
v0.0.0
19%
v0.16.0
19%
Release Timeline
3 releasessince 2026
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Dependencies
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direct dependencies
Dependents
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