pbf
v1.22.1 StableMininmal protobuffer module; Build your own glue.
Quick Verdict
- โStable API (1.x for 2+ years)
- โTiny footprint (6KB, 2 deps)
- โPermissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
971 downloads in the last 30 days (32/day), up 19% from the previous period.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 2 years with 17 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
Only 2 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 6KB, pbf is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
Notable dependents include s2json-core, open-vector-tile, gis-tools. When high-quality crates choose pbf, it's a strong quality signal.
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default =["derive"]