libc_alloc
v1.0.7 GrowingA simple global allocator which hooks into libc's malloc/free
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 2+ years
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 5+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (3KB, 0 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
26.1K downloads in the last 30 days (872/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 5 years with 8 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
libc_alloc has no external dependencies — minimal supply chain risk and fast compile times.
At 3KB, libc_alloc is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include icu_capi, optee-utee, hivex. When high-quality crates choose libc_alloc, it's a strong quality signal.
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