petname
v3.1.0 StableGenerate human readable random names. Usable as a library and from the command-line.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 15d ago)
- ✓Stable API (3.x for 9+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 411 crates
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
141.9K downloads in the last 30 days (4.7K/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
411 crates depend on petname. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 9 years with 41 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Notable dependents include ockam_api, dora-coordinator, exocore-core, rustypaste, omnicli. When high-quality crates choose petname, it's a strong quality signal.
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Feature Flags
default =["clap", "default-rng", "default-words", "macros"]