Is Clair Safe?

Clair — Nerq Trust Score 55.5/100 (C grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-07-22.

Use Clair with some caution. Clair is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 15/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Clair safe?

CAUTION — Clair has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100 (C). It has moderate trust signals but shows some areas of concern that warrant attention. Suitable for development use — review security and maintenance signals before production deployment.

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What is Clair's trust score?

Clair has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100, 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 Clair?

Clair's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

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

What is Clair and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Clair Across Platforms

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Safety Guide: Clair

What is Clair?

Clair is a Homebrew formula — Vulnerability Static Analysis for Containers.

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=clair

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Trust Assessment

Clair has a Nerq Trust Score of 56/100 (C) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clair Safe?
Use with some caution. clair with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100).
What is Clair's trust score?
clair: 55.5/100 (C). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=clair
What are safer alternatives to Clair?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. clair scores 55.5/100.
Is Clair actively maintained?
Clair maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Clair reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Clair using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 55.5/100 (C).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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