short-crypt
v1.0.29 StableShortCrypt is a very simple deterministic encryption library, which aims to encrypt any data into something random at first glance.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 2d ago)
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 7+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (5KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
979 downloads in the last 30 days (33/day), up 44% from the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 120 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 7 years with 31 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 5KB, short-crypt is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include proksi, dbui-database, mongo-file-center, rocket-simple-authorization. When high-quality crates choose short-crypt, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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Top Dependents
Most downloaded crates that depend on short-crypt