pwd
v1.4.0 GrowingSafe interface to pwd.h
Quick Verdict
- โNot updated for 3+ years
- โStable API (1.x for 8+ years)
- โTrusted by 161 crates
- โTiny footprint (4KB, 2 deps)
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Deep Insights
137.8K downloads in the last 30 days (4.6K/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
161 crates depend on pwd. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 8 years with 7 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 2 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 4KB, pwd is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include expanduser, nu-path, statusline, otter-support, oursh. When high-quality crates choose pwd, it's a strong quality signal.
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Most downloaded crates that depend on pwd