xml
v1.2.1 StableAn XML library in pure Rust
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 74d ago)
- ✓Stable API (1.x for 5+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 280 crates
- ✓Team maintained (3 owners)
- ✓Tiny footprint (58KB, 0 deps)
Security
Deep Insights
638.1K downloads in the last 30 days (21.3K/day), up 125% from the previous period.
280 crates depend on xml. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
This crate is maintained by a team (3 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 5 years with 11 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
xml has no external dependencies — minimal supply chain risk and fast compile times.
45% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include xml-rs, serde-xml-rs, xmltree, svg-hush, velopack. When high-quality crates choose xml, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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