rexpect
v0.7.1 GrowingInteract with unix processes/bash the same way as pexpect or Don libes expect does
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 60d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Massive adoption (1.0K crates depend on it)
- ✓Team maintained (5 owners)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT OR Apache-2.0)
Security
Deep Insights
102.0K downloads in the last 30 days (3.4K/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
1.0K crates depend on rexpect. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
This crate is maintained by a team (5 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
Despite being 8+ years old, rexpect hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
At 26KB, rexpect is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include mft, evtx, forc, cargo-shuttle, forc-client. When high-quality crates choose rexpect, it's a strong quality signal.
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