securerandom
RubyGemsv0.4.1Adopt with care
securerandom is usable, with caveats. Last published 633 days ago. 3 releases in the last 2 years.
- AAdoption: grade A, Excellent.
57.4M downloads per week and 1 known dependents.
- CMaintenance: grade C, Fair — worth a look.
Last published 633 days ago. 3 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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Install cost
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Compatibility
- Ruby
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Used by
Popular packages that depend on securerandom.
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Release history
2 releases in the last two years, typically about 130 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.1latest | 1 year ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.4.0 | 1 year ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.3.2 | 1 year ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.3.1 | 2 years ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.3.0 | 2 years ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.2.2 | 3 years ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.2.1 | 3 years ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.2.0 | 4 years ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.1.1 | 4 years ago | — | Ruby |
| 0.1.0 | 6 years ago | — | Ruby |
Overview
securerandom is an RubyGems package. It is extremely widely used, with about 57.4M downloads per week and 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 0.4.1, 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 (57.4M 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 securerandom?
securerandom is usable, with caveats. Last published 633 days ago. 3 releases in the last 2 years.
How do I install securerandom?
Run `gem install securerandom` to add securerandom to your RubyGems project.
What license is securerandom released under?
securerandom is distributed under the Ruby license.
How popular is securerandom?
securerandom has approximately 57,391,431 downloads per week and 1 known dependent packages.
Is securerandom still maintained?
The most recent release of securerandom (v0.4.1) was published 1 year ago.