Is Bob Safe?

Bob — Nerq Trust Score 72.5/100 (B grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20

Bob is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 72.5/100 (B), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Bob

What is Bob?

Bob is a Python package — Bob is a free signal-processing and machine learning toolbox originally developed by the Biometrics group at Idiap Research Institute, in Switzerland..

How to Verify Safety

Run pip audit or safety check. Review on PyPI for download stats.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Python package

When evaluating any Python package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious uploads, maintenance status.

Measured Signals

Bob has a Nerq Trust Score of 72/100 (B). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Bob has a Trust Score of 72/100 (B).
• 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.