Is Patchutils Safe?
Patchutils — Nerq Trust Score 54.8/100 (C- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22
Patchutils is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 54.8/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 30/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Patchutils safe?
Trust Score Breakdown — Patchutils has a Nerq Trust Score of 54.8/100 (C-). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).
What is Patchutils's trust score?
Patchutils has a Nerq Trust Score of 54.8/100, earning a C- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.
What are the key security findings for Patchutils?
Patchutils's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.
What is Patchutils and who maintains it?
| Author | Unknown |
| Category | Homebrew |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Patchutils
What is Patchutils?
Patchutils is a Homebrew formula — Small collection of programs that operate on patch files.
How to Verify Safety
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Measured Signals
Patchutils has a Nerq Trust Score of 55/100 (C-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Patchutils has a Trust Score of 55/100 (C-).
- The score is a measured composite — it is not a suitability judgment. Evaluate the individual signals against your own requirements.
- Query the current measured values via the Nerq API.
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