ointers
v5.0.0 GrowingWhat do you call a pointer we stole the high bits off? An ointer.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Stable API (5.x for 4+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (15KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception)
- !75% of releases were yanked
Security
Deep Insights
76 downloads in the last 30 days (3/day), up 69% from the previous period.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 4 years with 8 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 2 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 14KB, ointers is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
75% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
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Feature Flags
default =["alloc"]
