linux-video
v0.1.1 GrowingLinux V4L2 device interfacing
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 2+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (15KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
28 downloads in the last 30 days, down 58% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
The primary maintainer publishes 52 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
Despite being 2+ years old, linux-video 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 15KB, linux-video is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
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