Is Firefly Safe?

Firefly — Nerq Trust Score 55.5/100 (C grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20

Firefly is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 15/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Firefly safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Firefly has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100 (C). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-20).

Security Analysis → Firefly Privacy Report →

What is Firefly's trust score?

Firefly has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
15

What are the key security findings for Firefly?

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

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 15/100 — community adoption

What is Firefly and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Firefly Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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53/100 · crates
Firefly
46/100 · nuget

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Safety Guide: Firefly

What is Firefly?

Firefly is a Homebrew formula — Create and manage the Hyperledger FireFly stack for blockchain interaction.

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=firefly

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Measured Signals

Firefly has a Nerq Trust Score of 56/100 (C). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Firefly Safe?
firefly with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100).
What is Firefly's trust score?
firefly: 55.5/100 (C). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=firefly
What are safer alternatives to Firefly?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. firefly scores 55.5/100.
Is Firefly actively maintained?
Firefly maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Firefly reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Firefly using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 55.5/100 (C).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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