Is Proxy Agent Safe?

Proxy Agent — Nerq Trust Score 81.2/100 (A- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-21

Proxy Agent is a npm package with a Nerq Trust Score of 81.2/100 (A-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-21 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-21. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Proxy Agent

What is Proxy Agent?

Proxy Agent is a Node.js package — NodeJS http(s) agent implementation for VS Code.

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=@vscode/proxy-agent

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

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

Measured Signals

Proxy Agent has a Nerq Trust Score of 81/100 (A-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Proxy Agent has a Trust Score of 81/100 (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.