Is Expect Safe?

Expect — Nerq Trust Score 57.0/100 (C grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20

Expect is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 57.0/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Expect safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Expect has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.0/100 (C). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-20).

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What is Expect's trust score?

Expect has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.0/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
45

What are the key security findings for Expect?

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

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 45/100 — community adoption

What is Expect and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Expect Across Platforms

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Safety Guide: Expect

What is Expect?

Expect is a Homebrew formula — Program that can automate interactive applications.

How to Verify Safety

Homebrew formulas are community-reviewed. Check formulae.brew.sh.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

When evaluating any Homebrew formula, watch for: source build integrity, dependency chain.

Measured Signals

Expect has a Nerq Trust Score of 57/100 (C). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Expect Safe?
expect with a Nerq Trust Score of 57.0/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100).
What is Expect's trust score?
expect: 57.0/100 (C). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=expect
What are safer alternatives to Expect?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. expect scores 57.0/100.
Is Expect actively maintained?
Expect maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Expect reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Expect using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 57.0/100 (C).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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