self_encryption
v0.36.0 GrowingSelf encrypting files (convergent encryption plus obfuscation)
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 12d ago)
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Massive adoption (2.0K crates depend on it)
- !Heavy dependency tree (21 direct deps)
Security
Deep Insights
5.1K downloads in the last 30 days (169/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
2.0K crates depend on self_encryption. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
The primary maintainer publishes 155 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
Despite being 11+ years old, self_encryption hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
21 direct dependencies. Consider the impact on compile times and supply chain complexity.
Notable dependents include sn_node, sn_client, sn_networking, safe_network, safe_core. When high-quality crates choose self_encryption, it's a strong quality signal.
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