Is Apt Preferences Safe?

Apt Preferences — Nerq Trust Score 46.5/100 (D grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-21

Apt Preferences is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 46.5/100 (D), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-21 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-21. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Apt Preferences safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Apt Preferences has a Nerq Trust Score of 46.5/100 (D). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-21).

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What is Apt Preferences's trust score?

Apt Preferences has a Nerq Trust Score of 46.5/100, earning a D grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
0

What are the key security findings for Apt Preferences?

Apt Preferences's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)
⚠Popularity: 0/100 — community adoption

What is Apt Preferences and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryPython Packages
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Apt Preferences

What is Apt Preferences?

Apt Preferences is a Python package — Manage apt preferences.

How to Verify Safety

Run pip audit or safety check. Review on PyPI for download stats.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Python package

When evaluating any Python package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious uploads, maintenance status.

Measured Signals

Apt Preferences has a Nerq Trust Score of 46/100 (D). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apt Preferences Safe?
apt-preferences with a Nerq Trust Score of 46.5/100 (D). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100).
What is Apt Preferences's trust score?
apt-preferences: 46.5/100 (D). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=apt-preferences
What are safer alternatives to Apt Preferences?
In the Python Packages category, more Python packages are being analyzed — check back soon. apt-preferences scores 46.5/100.
Does Apt Preferences have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Apt Preferences 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.
Is Apt Preferences actively maintained?
Apt Preferences maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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