pcap
v2.4.0 GrowingA packet capture API around pcap/wpcap
Quick Verdict
- ✓Stable API (2.x for 11+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 792 crates
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
Security
Deep Insights
567.4K downloads in the last 30 days (18.9K/day), up 9% from the previous period.
792 crates depend on pcap. 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.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 11 years with 45 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Notable dependents include pnet_datalink, hyperscan, pdu, pcarp, nex-datalink. When high-quality crates choose pcap, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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