multiboot2
v0.24.1 GrowingConvenient and safe parsing of Multiboot2 Boot Information (MBI) structures and the contained information tags. Usable in `no_std` environments, such as a kernel. An optional builder feature also allows the construction of the corresponding structures.
Quick Verdict
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Team maintained (2 owners)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT/Apache-2.0)
- !84% of releases were yanked
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Deep Insights
31.8K downloads in the last 30 days (1.1K/day), up 61% from the previous period.
This crate is maintained by a team (2 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
Despite being 9+ years old, multiboot2 hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
84% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include ostd, multiboot2-header, lambdaOS. When high-quality crates choose multiboot2, it's a strong quality signal.
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Feature Flags
default =["builder"]
