Is Crates Safe? Trust Analysis 2026

Nerq Trust Intelligence

Is Crates Safe?

Exercise caution with Crates. Crates is a Node.js package with a Nerq Trust Score of 48.2/100 (D), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-27. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Crates Safe?

NO — USE WITH CAUTION — Crates has a Nerq Trust Score of 48.2/100 (D). It has below-average trust signals with significant gaps in security, maintenance, or documentation. Not recommended for production use without thorough manual review and additional security measures.

Trust Score Breakdown

Security

90

Popularity

0

Key Findings

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)

⚠Popularity: 0/100 — community adoption

Details

Author	dleitee
Category	npm
Source	N/A

Safety Guide: Crates

What is Crates?

Crates is a Node.js package — A tool to generate your locale files compatible with i18n..

How to Verify Safety

Run npm audit to check for vulnerabilities. Review the package's GitHub repository for recent commits.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=crates

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js packages

When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.

Trust Assessment

Crates has a Nerq Trust Score of 48/100 (D) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Crates has a Trust Score of 48/100 (D).
Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
Always verify independently using the Nerq API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crates safe to use?

Exercise caution. crates has a Nerq Trust Score of 48.2/100 (D). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (0/100).

What is Crates's trust score?

crates: 48.2/100 (D). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (0/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=crates

What are safer alternatives to Crates?

In the npm category, more Node.js packages are being analyzed — check back soon. crates scores 48.2/100.

Does Crates have known vulnerabilities?

Nerq checks Crates against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.

How actively maintained is Crates?

Crates has a trust score of 48.2/100 (D). Below Nerq Verified threshold — conduct additional review.

API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.