pkcs1
v0.7.5 GrowingPure Rust implementation of Public-Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS) #1: RSA Cryptography Specifications Version 2.2 (RFC 8017)
Quick Verdict
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Trusted by 568 crates
- ✓Team maintained (3 owners)
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0 OR MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
11.4M downloads in the last 30 days (380.5K/day), up 31% from the previous period.
568 crates depend on pkcs1. 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.
Despite being 5+ years old, pkcs1 hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
At 35KB, pkcs1 is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
15% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include rsa, c2pa, russh, russh-keys, apple-codesign. When high-quality crates choose pkcs1, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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