Is Github Linguist Safe?

Github Linguist — Nerq Trust Score 68.2/100 (B- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22

Github Linguist is a Ruby gem with a Nerq Trust Score of 68.2/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Github Linguist Across Platforms

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Safety Guide: Github Linguist

What is Github Linguist?

Github Linguist is a Ruby gem — We use this library at GitHub to detect blob languages, highlight code, ignore binary files, suppress generated files in diffs, and generate language breakdown graphs..

How to Verify Safety

Run bundle audit. Review on rubygems.org.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Ruby gem

When evaluating any Ruby gem, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, maintenance status.

Measured Signals

Github Linguist has a Nerq Trust Score of 68/100 (B-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Github Linguist has a Trust Score of 68/100 (B-).
• The score is a measured composite — it is not a suitability judgment. Evaluate the individual signals against your own requirements.
• Query the current measured values via the Nerq API.

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated measurements based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements, verdicts, or guarantees of suitability. Always evaluate the signals against your own requirements.