solana-install
v1.18.26 GrowingThe solana cluster software installer
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 1+ year
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 6+ years)
- !Heavy dependency tree (29 direct deps)
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
435 downloads in the last 30 days (15/day), up 1218% from the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 645 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 406 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
29 direct dependencies. Consider the impact on compile times and supply chain complexity.
At 45KB, solana-install is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Health Breakdown
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