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This is an implementation of the Consistent Overhead Byte Stuffing (COBS) algorithm. COBS is an algorithm for transforming a message into an encoding where a specific value (the "sentinel" value) is not used. This value can then be used to mark frame boundaries in a serial communication channel.

Latest stable version	0.5.1
Published	2026-03-03 09:27:47 UTC
Install	`cargo add cobs`
Minimum Rust version (rust-version)	`Rust ≥ 1.87`
License	MIT OR Apache-2.0
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-10-09 03:10:40 UTC
Sources	api.osv.dev, crates.io

Maintenance

Activity	slowing down
Last stable release	2026-03-03 09:27:47 UTC · 220 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	2
Published versions	12

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Version history

Version	Published
`0.5.1`	2026-03-03 09:27:47 UTC
`0.5.0`	2025-10-21 10:41:02 UTC
`0.4.0`	2025-06-21 19:14:50 UTC
`0.3.0`	2025-01-31 11:36:02 UTC
`0.2.3`	2022-06-14 22:06:02 UTC
`0.2.2`	2022-06-14 20:59:01 UTC
`0.2.1`	2022-06-14 19:59:37 UTC
`0.2.0`	2022-06-14 17:54:55 UTC
`0.1.4`	2019-04-02 13:16:50 UTC
`0.1.3`	2017-12-21 16:11:46 UTC
`0.1.2`	2016-01-15 17:57:18 UTC
`0.1.1`	2015-08-05 21:13:28 UTC

Showing the 12 most recent of 12 versions. JSON

Version compatibility

Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).

Runtime	Newest compatible version
`rust 1.63`	`0.4.0`
`rust 1.70`	`0.4.0`
`rust 1.75`	`0.4.0`
`rust 1.80`	`0.4.0`
`rust 1.85`	`0.4.0`
`rust 1.90`	`0.5.1`

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of cobs?

The latest stable version of cobs is 0.5.1, published on 2026-03-03. Verified by Vigia on 2026-10-09.

How do I install the latest version of cobs?

Run cargo add cobs. The latest stable version is 0.5.1 (verified 2026-10-09).

Is cobs deprecated?

No. cobs is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Rust version does cobs require?

cobs 0.5.1 declares this requirement: Rust ≥ 1.87.

Does cobs 0.5.1 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect cobs 0.5.1 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is cobs still maintained?

cobs published 2 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 220 days ago. Activity: slowing down.

Observed changes

No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.

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