Is Orc Safe?

Orc — Nerq Trust Score 60.2/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-09.

Use Orc with some caution. Orc is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 60.2/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-09. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Orc safe?

CAUTION — Orc has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.2/100 (C+). 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 → Orc Privacy Report →

What is Orc's trust score?

Orc has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.2/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
60

What are the key security findings for Orc?

Orc's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 60/100 — community adoption

What is Orc and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Orc Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

orc
46/100 · crates
Orc
46/100 · nuget

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Safety Guide: Orc

What is Orc?

Orc is a Homebrew formula — Oil Runtime Compiler (ORC).

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=orc

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Trust Assessment

Orc has a Nerq Trust Score of 60/100 (C+) 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 Orc Safe?
Use with some caution. orc with a Nerq Trust Score of 60.2/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (60/100).
What is Orc's trust score?
orc: 60.2/100 (C+). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (60/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=orc
What are safer alternatives to Orc?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. orc scores 60.2/100.
Is Orc actively maintained?
Orc maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Orc reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Orc using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 60.2/100 (C+).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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