rayon
Cargov1.12.0Simple work-stealing parallelism for Rust
Not recommended for new projects
No — rayon should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- BMaintenance: grade B, Good.
Last published 149 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies.
- ASupply chain: grade A, Excellent.
No install scripts, 2 maintainers, and a contained dependency surface.
- FLicense: grade F, Failing.
No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
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Install cost
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Compatibility
- Rust edition
- No constraint declared
rayon vs the alternatives
Packages solving a similar problem in the cargo ecosystem, compared on the signals that drive an adoption decision.
| Package | Weekly downloads | Dependents | License | Last release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rayonthis page | 0 | 0 | — | 4 months ago |
| parking_lot | 0 | 0 | — | 1 day ago |
Release history
2 releases in the last two years, typically about 82 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.12.0latest | 4 months ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.11.0 | 1 year ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.10.0 | 2 years ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.9.0 | 2 years ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.8.1 | 2 years ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.8.0 | 3 years ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.7.0 | 3 years ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.6.1 | 3 years ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.6.0 | 3 years ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.5.3 | 4 years ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.5.2 | 4 years ago | — | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| 1.5.1 | 5 years ago | — | Apache-2.0/MIT |
| 1.5.0 | 5 years ago | — | Apache-2.0/MIT |
| 1.4.1 | 6 years ago | — | Apache-2.0/MIT |
| 1.4.0 | 6 years ago | — | Apache-2.0/MIT |
Overview
rayon is an Cargo package that simple work-stealing parallelism for Rust. The latest version is 1.12.0.
Who should use it
Teams working in the Cargo ecosystem who need simple work-stealing parallelism for Rust and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your Cargo stack.
Pros
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
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Maintainers
Frequently asked questions
Should I use rayon?
No — rayon should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install rayon?
Run `cargo add rayon` to add rayon to your Cargo project.
What license is rayon released under?
No license was detected in rayon's metadata; review the repository before use.
Is rayon still maintained?
The most recent release of rayon (v1.12.0) was published 4 months ago.