Is Ffmpeg Safe?

Ffmpeg — Nerq Trust Score 56.0/100 (C grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-21

Ffmpeg is a npm package with a Nerq Trust Score of 56.0/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-21 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 15/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-21. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Ffmpeg

What is Ffmpeg?

Ffmpeg is a Node.js package — A media processing module using FFmpeg for video/audio manipulation via a JavaScript API and HTML attributes. Supports transcoding, resizing, and more, simplifying media tasks for web applications..

How to Verify Safety

Run npm audit to check for vulnerabilities. Review the package's GitHub repository for recent commits.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.

Measured Signals

Ffmpeg has a Nerq Trust Score of 56/100 (C). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Ffmpeg has a Trust Score of 56/100 (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.