About Rust Audit
A comprehensive security analysis platform designed to protect the Rust ecosystem.
How It Works
Rust Audit continuously monitors the crates.io registry, analyzing package metadata, dependency trees, and security advisories in real-time. When you search for a crate, our engine performs a comprehensive deep scan across multiple dimensions:
Dependency Analysis
Maps dependency graphs and identifies potential security risks in transitive dependencies
Vulnerability Scanning
Cross-references against known CVE databases and RustSec advisories
Maintenance Tracking
Monitors repository activity, commit frequency, and update recency
Community Metrics
Analyzes download counts, version history, and adoption patterns
Real-Time Processing
Our system fetches live data from the Crates.io API, processes it through our scoring algorithm, and presents results instantly. Each crate is evaluated using a weighted formula that considers:
- Update frequency and recency (40% weight)
- Repository maintenance status (30% weight)
- Community adoption metrics (20% weight)
- Version stability indicators (10% weight)
The Scoring Formula
Recency
40%Evaluates how recently the crate was updated. Frequent updates indicate active maintenance and compatibility with the latest Rust versions. Scores are calculated based on days since last update.
Maintenance
30%Checks for repository presence and recent commit activity. A well-maintained repository is crucial for long-term security. Crates with active GitHub/GitLab repositories score higher.
Community
20%Based on total download counts. High adoption often correlates with battle-tested stability and community vetting. Popular crates (1M+ downloads) receive maximum points.
Stability
10%Analyzes version history and yanked status. Stable crates avoid breaking changes and retracted versions. Crates with yanked versions receive penalties.
Built By
Godfrey Lebo
Fullstack Developer & Technical PM
Specializing in AI, Mobile & Backend Security with 9+ years of experience building secure applications. Passionate about Rust security and creating tools that empower developers to ship safer code.
Expertise
Rust, TypeScript, Python, Mobile Development
Focus
Security, Performance, Developer Experience