Is Openclaw Safe? Trust Analysis 2026

Nerq Trust Intelligence

Is Openclaw Safe?

Openclaw is a Node.js package with a Nerq Trust Score of 66.5/100 (B-). It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-24. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Openclaw safe?

CAUTION — Openclaw has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.5/100 (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

0

Key Findings

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)

⚠Popularity: 0/100 — community adoption

Details

Author	steipete
Category	npm
Source	N/A

Safety Guide: Openclaw

What is Openclaw?

Openclaw is a Node.js package — Multi-channel AI gateway with extensible messaging integrations.

How to Verify Safety

Run npm audit to check for vulnerabilities. Review the package's GitHub repository for recent commits.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js packages

When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.

Trust Assessment

Openclaw 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

Openclaw 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 Openclaw safe to use?

openclaw has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.5/100 (B-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70. Score based on security (90/100), popularity (0/100).

What is Openclaw's trust score?

openclaw: 66.5/100 (B-). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (0/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=openclaw

What are safer alternatives to Openclaw?

In the npm category, more Node.js packages are being analyzed — check back soon. openclaw scores 66.5/100.

Does Openclaw have known vulnerabilities?

Nerq checks Openclaw 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 Openclaw?

Openclaw has a trust score of 66.5/100 (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.