pidfd
v0.2.4 GrowingObtain file descriptors which refer to processes
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 6+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Tiny footprint (9KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
- !67% of releases were yanked
Security
Deep Insights
8.0K downloads in the last 30 days (267/day), up 109% from the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 62 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
Despite being 6+ years old, pidfd hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 9KB, pidfd is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
67% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
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