openssl-sys-extras
v0.7.14 GrowingExtra FFI bindings to OpenSSL that require a C shim
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 9+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (4KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
14.3K downloads in the last 30 days (477/day), up 48% from the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 113 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
Despite being 10+ years old, openssl-sys-extras hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 4KB, openssl-sys-extras is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
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