Is Simple Random Safe?

Simple Random — Nerq Trust Score 63.8/100 (C+ grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22

Simple Random is a Ruby gem with a Nerq Trust Score of 63.8/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 90/100. Data sourced from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Simple Random

What is Simple Random?

Simple Random is a Ruby gem — Simple Random Number Generator including Beta, Cauchy, Chi square, Exponential, Gamma, Inverse Gamma, Laplace (double exponential), Normal, Student t, Uniform, and Weibull. Ported from John D. Cook's.

How to Verify Safety

Run bundle audit. Review on rubygems.org.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Ruby gem

When evaluating any Ruby gem, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, maintenance status.

Measured Signals

Simple Random 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

• Simple Random has a Trust Score of 64/100 (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.

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated measurements based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements, verdicts, or guarantees of suitability. Always evaluate the signals against your own requirements.