walker
v1.0.1 GrowingRecursive directory walk
Quick Verdict
- βNot updated for 8+ years
- βStable API (1.x for 10+ years)
- βTiny footprint (3KB, 0 deps)
- βPermissive license (Apache-2.0 / MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
3.3K downloads in the last 30 days (108/day), up 41% from the previous period.
The primary maintainer publishes 63 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 10 years with 2 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
walker has no external dependencies β minimal supply chain risk and fast compile times.
At 3KB, walker is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include cargo-fmt, cmacros, templatex. When high-quality crates choose walker, it's a strong quality signal.
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