Is Lightly Safe?

Lightly — Nerq Trust Score 66.2/100 (B- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-07-16.

Use Lightly with some caution. Lightly is a Ruby gem with a Nerq Trust Score of 66.2/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Lightly safe?

CAUTION — Lightly has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.2/100 (B-). It has moderate trust signals but shows some areas of concern that warrant attention. Suitable for development use — review security and maintenance signals before production deployment.

Security Analysis → Lightly Privacy Report →

What is Lightly's trust score?

Lightly has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.2/100, earning a B- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
100

What are the key security findings for Lightly?

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

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

What is Lightly and who maintains it?

AuthorDanny Ben Shitrit
CategoryRuby Gems
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Lightly

What is Lightly?

Lightly is a Ruby gem — Easy to use file cache.

How to Verify Safety

Run bundle audit. Review on rubygems.org.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Ruby gem

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

Trust Assessment

Lightly has a Nerq Trust Score of 66/100 (B-) 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 Lightly Safe?
Use with some caution. lightly with a Nerq Trust Score of 66.2/100 (B-). Strongest signal: popularity (100/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (100/100).
What is Lightly's trust score?
lightly: 66.2/100 (B-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (100/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=lightly
What are safer alternatives to Lightly?
In the Ruby Gems category, more Ruby gems are being analyzed — check back soon. lightly scores 66.2/100.
Does Lightly have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Lightly against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.
Is Lightly actively maintained?
Lightly maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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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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