Is cargo-generate safe to use?

cargo-generate has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (0.23.8). DepScope rates its health at 61/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of cargo-generate?

The latest version of cargo-generate is 0.23.8, released 2026-04-25.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of cargo-generate.

No, cargo-generate is actively maintained. Latest release: 0.23.8 (2026-04-25).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for cargo-generate at this time.

cargo-generate is licensed under Apache-2.0 OR MIT.

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 61/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

25/25

maintenance

0/20

popularity

25/25

security

9/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Dependencies (5)

API access

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Last updated · 2026-04-25T19:16:11Z