Is West Safe?

West — Nerq Trust Score 53.5/100 (C- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22

West is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 53.5/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 15/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is West safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — West has a Nerq Trust Score of 53.5/100 (C-). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).

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What is West's trust score?

West has a Nerq Trust Score of 53.5/100, earning a C- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
15

What are the key security findings for West?

West's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)
⚠Popularity: 15/100 — community adoption

What is West and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

West Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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Safety Guide: West

What is West?

West is a Homebrew formula — Zephyr meta-tool.

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=west

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Measured Signals

West has a Nerq Trust Score of 54/100 (C-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Safe?
west with a Nerq Trust Score of 53.5/100 (C-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100).
What is West's trust score?
west: 53.5/100 (C-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=west
What are safer alternatives to West?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. west scores 53.5/100.
Is West actively maintained?
West maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was West reviewed?
Nerq analyzes West using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 53.5/100 (C-).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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