Is Usage Safe?

Usage — Nerq Trust Score 62.2/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-01.

Use Usage with some caution. Usage is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-01. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Usage safe?

CAUTION — Usage has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (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.

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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.

Security
90
Popularity
60

What are the key security findings for Usage?

Usage'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 Usage and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categoryhomebrew
SourceN/A

Usage Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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48/100 · crates

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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 formulas

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

Trust Assessment

Usage has a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Usage safe to use?
Use with some caution. usage has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (60/100).
What is Usage's trust score?
usage: 62.2/100 (C+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (60/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=usage
What are safer alternatives to Usage?
In the homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. usage scores 62.2/100.
Is Usage actively maintained?
Usage maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Usage reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Usage using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 62.2/100 (C+).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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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