pem-rfc7468
v1.0.0 GrowingPEM Encoding (RFC 7468) for PKIX, PKCS, and CMS Structures, implementing a strict subset of the original Privacy-Enhanced Mail encoding intended specifically for use with cryptographic keys, certificates, and other messages. Provides a no_std-friendly, constant-time implementation suitable for use with cryptographic private keys.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 5+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 509 crates
- ✓Team maintained (2 owners)
- ✓Tiny footprint (25KB, 1 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0 OR MIT)
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Deep Insights
19.5M downloads in the last 30 days (649.9K/day), up 15% from the previous period.
509 crates depend on pem-rfc7468. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The primary maintainer publishes 215 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 5 years with 23 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 1 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 25KB, pem-rfc7468 is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
13% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include der, elliptic-curve, cms, ssh-encoding, app-store-server-library. When high-quality crates choose pem-rfc7468, it's a strong quality signal.
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