onig_sys
v69.9.3 StableThe `onig_sys` crate contains raw rust bindings to the oniguruma library. This crate exposes a set of unsafe functions which can then be used by other crates to create safe wrappers around Oniguruma. You probably don't want to link to this crate directly; instead check out the `onig` crate.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 77d ago)
- ✓Stable API (69.x for 10+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (657KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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4.4M downloads in the last 30 days (145.1K/day), up 8% from the previous period.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 10 years with 46 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
Notable dependents include onig, onig-regset, shiki, uu_grep. When high-quality crates choose onig_sys, it's a strong quality signal.
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