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pkill
v1.0.0 GrowingInteractively kill processes
MIT Edition 2018
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 6+ years
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 6+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (24KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
- !100% of releases were yanked
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Downloads
1.3K
Dependents
0
Releases
1
Size
24KB
Deep Insights
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Download activity
2 downloads in the last 30 days (0/day avg).
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Stable for 6+ years
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 6 years with 1 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
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Minimal dependencies
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
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Compact crate
At 23KB, pkill is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
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Notable yanked versions
100% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Health Breakdown
Maintenance 1/25
Recency, release consistency, active ratio
Quality 14/25
Yanked ratio, deps, size, maturity, features
Community 5/20
Reverse deps, ownership, ecosystem
Popularity 4/15
Downloads, momentum, growth trend
Documentation 9/15
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Download Trend
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Release Timeline
1 releases1 yankedsince 2020
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Maintainers
Dependencies
3
direct dependencies
Dependents
0
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