base64
RubyGemsv0.3.0Adopt with care
base64 is usable, with caveats. Last published 468 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.
- AAdoption: grade A, Excellent.
128.5M downloads per week and 5 known dependents.
- CMaintenance: grade C, Fair — worth a look.
Last published 468 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies.
- BSupply chain: grade B, Good.
This package has a single maintainer (bus factor of 1).
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
Ruby — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
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Compatibility
- Ruby
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Release history
1 release in the last two years, typically about 391 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.0latest | 1 year ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.1.2 | 1 year ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.2.0 | 2 years ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.1.1 | 4 years ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.1.0 | 6 years ago | — | Ruby |
Overview
base64 is an RubyGems package. It is extremely widely used, with about 128.5M downloads per week and 5 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 0.3.0, released under the Ruby license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the RubyGems ecosystem who need this functionality and value a battle-tested, widely-adopted solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your RubyGems stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (128.5M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (Ruby).
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use base64?
base64 is usable, with caveats. Last published 468 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.
How do I install base64?
Run `gem install base64` to add base64 to your RubyGems project.
What license is base64 released under?
base64 is distributed under the Ruby license.
How popular is base64?
base64 has approximately 128,486,995 downloads per week and 5 known dependent packages.
Is base64 still maintained?
The most recent release of base64 (v0.3.0) was published 1 year ago.