Is Backports Tarfile Safe?

Backports Tarfile — Nerq Trust Score 63.2/100 (C+ grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-08-11

Backports Tarfile is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 63.2/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-08-11 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-08-11. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Backports Tarfile

What is Backports Tarfile?

Backports Tarfile is a Python package — Backport of CPython tarfile module.

How to Verify Safety

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

Key Safety Concerns for Python package

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

Measured Signals

Backports Tarfile has a Nerq Trust Score of 63/100 (C+). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Backports Tarfile has a Trust Score of 63/100 (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.

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.