rpcap
v1.0.0 GrowingAn all-Rust library for reading and writing PCAP files.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 4+ years
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 8+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (11KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT/Apache-2.0)
Security
Deep Insights
1.8K downloads in the last 30 days, down 29% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 8 years with 5 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.
At 11KB, rpcap is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include someip_parse, dlt_parse, wirestripper. When high-quality crates choose rpcap, it's a strong quality signal.
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