kspin
v0.2.0 GrowingSpinlocks used for kernel space that can disable preemption or IRQs in the critical section.
Quick Verdict
- โActively maintained (updated 53d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- โTrusted by 185 crates
- โTeam maintained (2 owners)
- โTiny footprint (7KB, 2 deps)
Security
Deep Insights
10.6K downloads in the last 30 days (354/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
185 crates depend on kspin. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
This crate is maintained by a team (2 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
Despite being 1+ years old, kspin hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
Only 2 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 7KB, kspin is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
25% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include axplat, axplat-x86-pc, axplat-aarch64-peripherals, axplat-loongarch64-qemu-virt, rk3568_clk. When high-quality crates choose kspin, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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Most downloaded crates that depend on kspin