Is Tmux Safe?

Tmux — Nerq Trust Score 60.2/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-19.

Use Tmux with some caution. Tmux is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 60.2/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-19. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Tmux safe?

CAUTION — Tmux has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.2/100 (C+). It has moderate trust signals but shows some areas of concern that warrant attention. Suitable for development use — review security and maintenance signals before production deployment.

Security Analysis → Tmux Privacy Report →

What is Tmux's trust score?

Tmux has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.2/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
60

What are the key security findings for Tmux?

Tmux's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 60/100 — community adoption

What is Tmux and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Tmux Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

tmux
48/100 · crates

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Safety Guide: Tmux

What is Tmux?

Tmux is a Homebrew formula — Terminal multiplexer.

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=tmux

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Trust Assessment

Tmux has a Nerq Trust Score of 60/100 (C+) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security90/100
Maintenance50/100
Popularity60/100
Quality55/100
Community35/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core).

What data does Tmux collect?

Privacy assessment for Tmux is not yet available. See our methodology for how Nerq measures privacy, or the public privacy review for any community-contributed notes.

Is Tmux secure?

Security score: 90/100. This meets the recommended security threshold for production use.

Nerq monitors this entity against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases for ongoing security assessment.

Full analysis: Tmux Security Report

Tmux Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

tmux (crates, 48/100)

How we calculated this score

Tmux's trust score of 60.2/100 (C+) is computed from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), maintenance (50/100), popularity (60/100), quality (55/100), community (35/100). Each dimension is weighted equally to produce the composite trust score.

Nerq analyzes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries using the same methodology, enabling direct cross-entity comparison. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.

This page was last reviewed on April 19, 2026. Data version: 0.0.

Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tmux Safe?
Use with some caution. tmux with a Nerq Trust Score of 60.2/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (60/100).
What is Tmux's trust score?
tmux: 60.2/100 (C+). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (60/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=tmux
What are safer alternatives to Tmux?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. tmux scores 60.2/100.
Is Tmux actively maintained?
Tmux maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Tmux reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Tmux using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 60.2/100 (C+).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.

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