bcrypt
RubyGemsv3.1.22Overview
bcrypt is an RubyGems package. It is extremely widely used, with about 100.2M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 3.1.22, released under the MIT 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 have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your RubyGems stack.
Pros
- Large, well-established user base (100.2M weekly downloads).
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1.22latest | 4 months ago | MIT |
| 3.1.21 | 6 months ago | MIT |
| 3.1.20 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.19 | 3 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.18 | 4 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.17 | 4 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.16 | 5 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.15 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.14 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.13 | 7 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.12 | 8 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.11 | 10 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.10 | 11 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.9 | 11 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.8 | 11 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.7 | 12 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.6 | 12 years ago | MIT |
| 3.1.3 | 12 years ago | MIT |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install bcrypt?
Run `gem install bcrypt` to add bcrypt to your RubyGems project.
What license is bcrypt released under?
bcrypt is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is bcrypt?
bcrypt has approximately 100,170,243 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.