Is Lightly Safe? Trust Analysis 2026

Nerq Trust Intelligence

Is Lightly Safe?

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. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-03-27. 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.

Trust Score Breakdown

Security

90

Popularity

100

Key Findings

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)

⚠Popularity: 100/100 — community adoption

Details

Author	Danny Ben Shitrit
Category	gems
Source	N/A

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 gems

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

Lightly has a Trust Score of 66/100 (B-).
Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
Always verify independently using the Nerq API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lightly safe to use?

Use with some caution. lightly has 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 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.

How actively maintained is Lightly?

Lightly has a trust score of 66.2/100 (B-). Below Nerq Verified threshold — conduct additional review.

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.