Is Otel Safe?

Otel — Nerq Trust Score 84.5/100 (A- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20

Otel is a npm package with a Nerq Trust Score of 84.5/100 (A-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

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Safety Guide: Otel

What is Otel?

Otel is a Node.js package — The Splunk distribution of OpenTelemetry Node Instrumentation provides a Node agent that automatically instruments your Node application to capture and report distributed traces to Splunk APM..

How to Verify Safety

Run npm audit to check for vulnerabilities. Review the package's GitHub repository for recent commits.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=@splunk/otel

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.

Measured Signals

Otel has a Nerq Trust Score of 84/100 (A-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Otel has a Trust Score of 84/100 (A-).
• 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.