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pcap-rs
v1.0.4 GrowingA parser for pcap files (and its file iterator).
MIT Edition 2018
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 5+ years
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 8+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (8KB, 1 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Downloads
6.5K
Dependents
0
Releases
4
Size
8KB
Deep Insights
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Download decline
6 downloads in the last 30 days, down 25% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
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Stable for 8+ years
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 8 years with 4 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
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Minimal dependencies
Only 1 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
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Compact crate
At 7KB, pcap-rs is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Health Breakdown
Maintenance 3/25
Recency, release consistency, active ratio
Quality 20/25
Yanked ratio, deps, size, maturity, features
Community 5/20
Reverse deps, ownership, ecosystem
Popularity 5/15
Downloads, momentum, growth trend
Documentation 12/15
Docs, repo, license, metadata
Download Trend
Daily downloads · last 90 days
0/day avg-19%
Version Adoption
v1.0.4
28%
v1.0.3
26%
v1.0.1
24%
v1.0.2
23%
Release Timeline
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Dependencies
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direct dependencies
Dependents
0
crates depend on pcap-rs