rustc-ap-rustc_lexer
v727.0.0 GrowingAutomatically published version of the package `rustc_lexer` in the rust-lang/rust repository from commit 9a27044f42ace9eb652781b53f598e25d4e7e918 The publishing script for this crate lives at: https://github.com/alexcrichton/rustc-auto-publish
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 4+ years
- ✓Stable API (727.x for 6+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 633 crates
- ✓Tiny footprint (14KB, 2 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT / Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
74.8K downloads in the last 30 days (2.5K/day), up 163% from the previous period.
633 crates depend on rustc-ap-rustc_lexer. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The primary maintainer publishes 215 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 6 years with 193 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 14KB, rustc-ap-rustc_lexer is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include rustc-ap-syntax, rustc-ap-rustc_parse, rustc-ap-rustc_ast, rustc-ap-rustc_attr, rustc-ap-rustc_expand. When high-quality crates choose rustc-ap-rustc_lexer, it's a strong quality signal.
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