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).

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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.

Security
90
Popularity
30

What are the key security findings for Xonsh?

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

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)
⚠Popularity: 30/100 — community adoption

What is Xonsh and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/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

Homebrew formulas are community-reviewed. Check formulae.brew.sh.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=xonsh

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xonsh Safe?
xonsh with a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (30/100).
What is Xonsh's trust score?
xonsh: 57.8/100 (C). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (30/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=xonsh
What are safer alternatives to Xonsh?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. xonsh scores 57.8/100.
Is Xonsh actively maintained?
Xonsh maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Xonsh reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Xonsh using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 57.8/100 (C).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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