pkcs5
v0.7.1 GrowingPure Rust implementation of Public-Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS) #5: Password-Based Cryptography Specification Version 2.1 (RFC 8018)
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 62d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Trusted by 155 crates
- ✓Team maintained (3 owners)
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0 OR MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
2.1M downloads in the last 30 days (68.9K/day), up 32% from the previous period.
155 crates depend on pkcs5. 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, pkcs5 hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
At 41KB, pkcs5 is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
14% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include pkcs8, cms, p12-keystore, pkcs12, russh. When high-quality crates choose pkcs5, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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