pngquant
v3.0.3 GrowingConvert 24/32-bit PNG images to efficient 8-bit format with alpha channel
Quick Verdict
- โNot updated for 2+ years
- โStable API (3.x for 7+ years)
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297 downloads in the last 30 days (10/day), up 16% from the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 132 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 7 years with 7 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
At 37KB, pngquant is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
29% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
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