Is Radare2 Safe?

Radare2 — Nerq Trust Score 55.0/100 (C grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22

Radare2 is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Radare2 safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Radare2 has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100 (C). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).

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What is Radare2's trust score?

Radare2 has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
45

What are the key security findings for Radare2?

Radare2's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 45/100 — community adoption

What is Radare2 and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Radare2

What is Radare2?

Radare2 is a Homebrew formula — Reverse engineering framework.

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=radare2

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Measured Signals

Radare2 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Radare2 Safe?
radare2 with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100).
What is Radare2's trust score?
radare2: 55.0/100 (C). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=radare2
What are safer alternatives to Radare2?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. radare2 scores 55.0/100.
Is Radare2 actively maintained?
Radare2 maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Radare2 reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Radare2 using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 55.0/100 (C).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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