Is Pcre2 Safe?

Pcre2 — Nerq Trust Score 64.5/100 (C+ grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22

Pcre2 is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 64.5/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 75/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Pcre2 safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Pcre2 has a Nerq Trust Score of 64.5/100 (C+). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).

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What is Pcre2's trust score?

Pcre2 has a Nerq Trust Score of 64.5/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
75

What are the key security findings for Pcre2?

Pcre2's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 75/100 — community adoption

What is Pcre2 and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Pcre2 Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

pcre2
62/100 · crates
PCRE2
46/100 · nuget

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Safety Guide: Pcre2

What is Pcre2?

Pcre2 is a Homebrew formula — Perl compatible regular expressions library with a new API.

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=pcre2

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Measured Signals

Pcre2 has a Nerq Trust Score of 64/100 (C+). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pcre2 Safe?
pcre2 with a Nerq Trust Score of 64.5/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (75/100).
What is Pcre2's trust score?
pcre2: 64.5/100 (C+). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (75/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=pcre2
What are safer alternatives to Pcre2?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. pcre2 scores 64.5/100.
Is Pcre2 actively maintained?
Pcre2 maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Pcre2 reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Pcre2 using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 64.5/100 (C+).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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