Is Xonsh Safe?
Xonsh — Nerq Trust Score 57.8/100 (C grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22
Xonsh is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 30/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Xonsh safe?
Trust Score Breakdown — Xonsh has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100 (C). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).
What is Xonsh's trust score?
Xonsh has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100, 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 Xonsh?
Xonsh's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.
What is Xonsh and who maintains it?
| Author | Unknown |
| Category | Homebrew |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Xonsh
What is Xonsh?
Xonsh is a Homebrew formula — Python-powered, cross-platform, Unix-gazing shell language and command prompt.
How to Verify Safety
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Measured Signals
Xonsh has a Nerq Trust Score of 58/100 (C). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Xonsh has a Trust Score of 58/100 (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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