vectordotdev/vector

Remove patch dependencies

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#23329 opened on Jul 2, 2025

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Description

Vector is currently patching a few crates, see [patch.crates-io]:

https://github.com/vectordotdev/vector/blob/master/Cargo.toml#L459

Ref: https://github.com/vectordotdev/vector/issues/11257 Ref: #23646

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Tech stack
rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
refactor
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2
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1-3 hours
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fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Rust programming basicsCargo.toml familiarity
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
Review the [patch.crates io] section in Cargo.toml (line 459) and identify which patches can be removed. Check the referenced issues (11257 and 23646) to understand why the patches were added. After removal, run cargo build and tests to ensure no regressions.