passwords
v3.1.18 StableThis crate provides useful tools to generate multiple readable passwords, as well as analyze and score them.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 1d ago)
- ✓Stable API (3.x for 7+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 596 crates
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
64.1K downloads in the last 30 days, down 23% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
596 crates depend on passwords. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The primary maintainer publishes 120 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 7 years with 36 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
11% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include controller, mmtickets-common, zawk, rucksack, ngit. When high-quality crates choose passwords, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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