str-buf
v4.0.0 GrowingStatic string buffer
Quick Verdict
- ✓Stable API (4.x for 6+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 167 crates
- ✓Tiny footprint (8KB, 2 deps)
Security
Deep Insights
225.7K downloads in the last 30 days, down 21% from the previous period. May indicate migration to alternatives.
167 crates depend on str-buf. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The primary maintainer publishes 128 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 19 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 8KB, str-buf is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
21% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include etag, gear-dlmalloc, actix-middleware-etag, json-rpc-types, ockam_abac. When high-quality crates choose str-buf, it's a strong quality signal.
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