pty
v0.2.2 GrowingFork with new pseudo-terminal (PTY)
Quick Verdict
- โNot updated for 8+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- โTiny footprint (8KB, 3 deps)
- โPermissive license (MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
45.6K downloads in the last 30 days (1.5K/day), up 84% from the previous period.
Despite being 10+ years old, pty 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 7KB, pty is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include hokaido, diss, pty-shell, record, vterm-sys. When high-quality crates choose pty, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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Most downloaded crates that depend on pty