wildmatch
v2.6.1 StableSimple string matching with single- and multi-character wildcard operator.
Quick Verdict
- โStable API (2.x for 6+ years)
- โMassive adoption (1.1K crates depend on it)
- โPermissive license (MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
1.1M downloads in the last 30 days (38.1K/day), up 33% from the previous period.
1.1K crates depend on wildmatch. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
wildmatch has only 1 owner despite 1.1K dependents. This is a bus-factor concern โ consider the implications for long-term support.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 6 years with 27 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
At 12KB, wildmatch is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include wildcard, poem, ruma-common, ruma-events, topgrade. When high-quality crates choose wildmatch, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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Top Dependents
Most downloaded crates that depend on wildmatch