opentype
v0.39.1 GrowingThe package provides a builder and parser of OpenType fonts.
Quick Verdict
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- โTrusted by 130 crates
- โTiny footprint (35KB, 3 deps)
- โPermissive license (Apache-2.0/MIT)
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Deep Insights
525 downloads in the last 30 days (18/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
130 crates depend on opentype. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The primary maintainer publishes 99 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
Despite being 11+ years old, opentype 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 34KB, opentype is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include font, webtype, cn-font-split. When high-quality crates choose opentype, it's a strong quality signal.
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