tcp-request
v2.3.21 StableA Rust library for sending raw TCP requests, with features for handling responses, managing redirects, and working with compressed data over TCP connections.
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 2d ago)
- ✓Stable API (2.x for 1+ years)
- ✓Tiny footprint (7KB, 0 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
244 downloads in the last 30 days (8/day), up 321% from the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 57 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
Reached 1.0 over a year ago. The API surface is settled, making it safe for production use.
tcp-request has no external dependencies — minimal supply chain risk and fast compile times.
At 7KB, tcp-request is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
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