Is Libmagic Safe?
Libmagic — Nerq Trust Score 45.5/100 (D grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-03-31.
Exercise caution with Libmagic. Libmagic is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 45.5/100 (D), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 80/100. Popularity: 40/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-31. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Libmagic safe?
NO — USE WITH CAUTION — Libmagic has a Nerq Trust Score of 45.5/100 (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.
What is Libmagic's trust score?
Libmagic has a Nerq Trust Score of 45.5/100, earning a D grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.
What are the key security findings for Libmagic?
Libmagic'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+.
What is Libmagic and who maintains it?
| Author | Unknown |
| Category | homebrew |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Libmagic
What is Libmagic?
Libmagic is a Homebrew formula — Implementation of the file(1) command.
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=libmagic
Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formulas
When evaluating any Homebrew formula, watch for: source build integrity, dependency chain.
Trust Assessment
Libmagic has a Nerq Trust Score of 46/100 (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
- Libmagic has a Trust Score of 46/100 (D).
- Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
- Always verify independently using the Nerq API.
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