Is Usage Safe?
Usage — Nerq Trust Score 62.2/100 (C+ grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22
Usage is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Usage safe?
Trust Score Breakdown — Usage has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (C+). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).
What is Usage's trust score?
Usage has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.
What are the key security findings for Usage?
Usage's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.
What is Usage and who maintains it?
| Author | Unknown |
| Category | Homebrew |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Usage
What is Usage?
Usage is a Homebrew formula — Tool for working with usage-spec CLIs.
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=usage
Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula
When evaluating any Homebrew formula, watch for: source build integrity, dependency chain.
Measured Signals
Usage has a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (C+). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Usage has a Trust Score of 62/100 (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.
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