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my_box
v0.2.3 ExperimentalAn educational, zero-dependency Rust implementation of a heap-allocated smart pointer (MyBox<T>), mirroring std::boxed::Box<T> for learning purposes.
Apache-2.0 Edition 2021 MSRV 1.75
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 37d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (12KB, 0 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0)
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Downloads
59
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0
Releases
4
Size
12KB
Deep Insights
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Download decline
12 downloads in the last 30 days, down 74% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
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Zero dependencies
my_box has no external dependencies — minimal supply chain risk and fast compile times.
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Compact crate
At 11KB, my_box is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Health Breakdown
Maintenance 17/25
Recency, release consistency, active ratio
Quality 16/25
Yanked ratio, deps, size, maturity, features
Community 6/20
Reverse deps, ownership, ecosystem
Popularity 2/15
Downloads, momentum, growth trend
Documentation 15/15
Docs, repo, license, metadata
Download Trend
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Version Adoption
v0.2.3
32%
v0.2.1
24%
v0.2.0
22%
v0.2.2
22%
Release Timeline
4 releasessince 2026
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