Is Libcap Safe?

Libcap — Nerq Trust Score 49.5/100 (D grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-03-31.

Exercise caution with Libcap. Libcap is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 49.5/100 (D), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 80/100. Popularity: 55/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-31. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Libcap safe?

NO — USE WITH CAUTION — Libcap has a Nerq Trust Score of 49.5/100 (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.

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What is Libcap's trust score?

Libcap has a Nerq Trust Score of 49.5/100, earning a D grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
80
Popularity
55

What are the key security findings for Libcap?

Libcap's strongest signal is security at 80/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 80/100 (strong)
Popularity: 55/100 — community adoption

What is Libcap and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categoryhomebrew
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Libcap

What is Libcap?

Libcap is a Homebrew formula — User-space interfaces to POSIX 1003.1e capabilities.

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=libcap

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formulas

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

Trust Assessment

Libcap has a Nerq Trust Score of 50/100 (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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Libcap safe to use?
Exercise caution. libcap has a Nerq Trust Score of 49.5/100 (D). Strongest signal: security (80/100). Score based on security (80/100), popularity (55/100).
What is Libcap's trust score?
libcap: 49.5/100 (D). Score based on: security (80/100), popularity (55/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=libcap
What are safer alternatives to Libcap?
In the homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. libcap scores 49.5/100.
Is Libcap actively maintained?
Libcap maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Libcap reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Libcap using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 49.5/100 (D).
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.

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