# Microsoft-Activation-Scripts vs rand_core

| Attribute | Microsoft-Activation-Scripts | rand_core |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 51.8 (15% (low)) | 43.5 (17% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | 2 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 73,473 |
| adoption.github_stars | 188,362 | 13 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"This is an open-source activation utility built for Windows and Microsoft Office environments. It provides multiple activation methods and includes diagnostic features to address activation issues.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What is Microsoft-Activation-Scripts?","confidence":1},{"answer":"The tool supports four different activation approaches: HWID (hardware identification), Ohook, TSforge, and Online KMS. Users can select the method most suitable for their specific needs.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What activation methods does it support?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Yes, the project is open-source, meaning the complete source code is publicly available for review, modification, and distribution by users.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"Is the source code publicly available?","confidence":1},{"answer":"The tool follows an open-core model, with core functionality available free of charge to users.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What does this tool cost?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Yes, the tool is specifically designed to activate both Windows and Microsoft Office installations through its built-in activation methods.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"Can it activate both Windows and Office?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Beyond activation, the tool provides advanced troubleshooting capabilities to help diagnose and resolve activation-related issues.","source":"https://massgrave.dev","question":"What troubleshooting features are included?","confidence":1}]` | `[{"answer":"rand_core is a Rust library that provides core traits and tools for implementing random number generation functionality. It serves as a foundation for developers who are building their own randomness solutions and libraries within the Rust ecosystem.","source":"https://rust-random.github.io/book","question":"What is rand_core?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"rand_core is open-source software available at no cost. There are no subscription fees, licensing charges, or usage restrictions for using the library.","source":"https://rust-random.github.io/book","question":"What is the cost and licensing model?","confidence":1},{"answer":"rand_core is designed for Rust developers who need to implement random number generation capabilities in their projects or libraries. It provides the essential traits and foundational tools required to build such implementations.","source":"https://rust-random.github.io/book","question":"Who should use rand_core?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"The project includes a quick start guide, an overview of available features, and contributor documentation. These resources support both users getting started with the library and developers interested in contributing.","source":"https://rust-random.github.io/book","question":"What documentation is provided?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Yes, rand_core welcomes community contributions. The project provides dedicated contributor documentation to guide developers interested in participating in its development.","source":"https://rust-random.github.io/book","question":"Can developers contribute to the project?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"rand_core is built specifically for the Rust programming language. It integrates with Rust's type system and ecosystem to provide traits and tools for random number generation implementations.","source":"https://rust-random.github.io/book","question":"What programming language does rand_core target?","confidence":0.85}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | - |
| description.long | A free, open-source utility that activates Windows and Office using multiple technical methods including HWID permanent licensing, Ohook for Office, and KMS-based approaches. Includes advanced troubleshooting and system modification capabilities. | An open-source Rust library providing foundational traits for implementing random number generation algorithms. It supplies the core interfaces that RNG implementations build on, along with helper utilities for algorithm development. |
| language.primary | Batchfile | Rust |
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"windows":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://massgrave.dev","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:22:06.461Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://rust-random.github.io/book","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T11:10:14.361Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | 54 | 71 |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.12","date":"2026-07-04T07:56:17Z","type":"stable","version":"3.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.11","date":"2026-05-02T06:27:14Z","type":"stable","version":"3.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.10","date":"2026-01-28T15:25:22Z","type":"stable","version":"3.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.9","date":"2025-11-18T22:28:32Z","type":"stable","version":"3.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.8","date":"2025-11-11T23:30:10Z","type":"stable","version":"3.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.7","date":"2025-09-12T00:51:38Z","type":"stable","version":"3.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.6","date":"2025-09-09T23:26:24Z","type":"stable","version":"3.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.5","date":"2025-08-10T21:17:27Z","type":"stable","version":"3.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.4","date":"2025-06-03T13:07:10Z","type":"stable","version":"3.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.3","date":"2025-06-01T15:40:06Z","type":"stable","version":"3.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.2","date":"2025-05-06T17:40:07Z","type":"stable","version":"3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.1","date":"2025-04-29T17:35:58Z","type":"stable","version":"3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/3.0","date":"2025-02-13T17:46:23Z","type":"stable","version":"3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.9","date":"2024-12-20T23:06:06Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.8","date":"2024-11-09T16:22:01Z","type":"stable","version":"2.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.7","date":"2024-09-07T02:36:19Z","type":"stable","version":"2.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.6","date":"2024-04-20T12:40:28Z","type":"stable","version":"2.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.5","date":"2023-11-15T21:05:56Z","type":"stable","version":"2.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.4","date":"2023-10-21T00:03:01Z","type":"stable","version":"2.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/releases/tag/2.3","date":"2023-10-16T02:51:51Z","type":"stable","version":"2.3"}]` | `[{"url":"https://github.com/rust-random/rand_core/releases/tag/v0.10.1","date":"2026-04-13T15:37:40Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/rust-random/rand_core/releases/tag/v0.10.0","date":"2026-02-01T09:09:36Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.10.0"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":2,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=cargo&package_name=rand_core&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:03:04.013Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*