xml-rs
v1.0.0 StableAn XML library in pure Rust
Quick Verdict
- โStable API (1.x for 11+ years)
- โMassive adoption (4.2K crates depend on it)
- โTiny footprint (5KB, 1 deps)
- โPermissive license (MIT)
- !76% of releases were yanked
Security
Deep Insights
6.4M downloads in the last 30 days (214.2K/day), up 22% from the previous period.
4.2K crates depend on xml-rs. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 11 years with 79 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 1 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 5KB, xml-rs is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
76% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include gl_generator, elasticsearch, rusoto_core, foundationdb-gen, rusoto_s3. When high-quality crates choose xml-rs, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
Recency, release consistency, active ratio
Yanked ratio, deps, size, maturity, features
Reverse deps, ownership, ecosystem
Downloads, momentum, growth trend
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