rpassword
v7.4.0 GrowingRead passwords in console applications.
Quick Verdict
- โStable API (7.x for 11+ years)
- โMassive adoption (9.2K crates depend on it)
- โTiny footprint (124KB, 3 deps)
- โPermissive license (Apache-2.0)
Security
Deep Insights
2.1M downloads in the last 30 days (68.5K/day), up 30% from the previous period.
9.2K crates depend on rpassword. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
rpassword has only 1 owner despite 9.2K dependents. This is a bus-factor concern โ consider the implications for long-term support.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 11 years with 42 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
Notable dependents include keyring, solana-clap-utils, syd, quest, authenticator. When high-quality crates choose rpassword, it's a strong quality signal.
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