wgpu-core
v29.0.3 StableCore implementation logic of wgpu, the cross-platform, safe, pure-rust graphics API
Quick Verdict
- โActively maintained (updated 24d ago)
- โStable API (29.x for 6+ years)
- โMassive adoption (1.2K crates depend on it)
- โTeam maintained (3 owners)
- !Heavy dependency tree (29 direct deps)
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Deep Insights
2.3M downloads in the last 30 days (76.9K/day), up 21% from the previous period.
1.2K crates depend on wgpu-core. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
The primary maintainer publishes 60 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 76 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.
11% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include wgpu, deno_webgpu, wgpu-native, rend3. When high-quality crates choose wgpu-core, it's a strong quality signal.
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