Is Curl Safe?
Curl — Nerq Trust Score 59.2/100 (C grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-11.
Use Curl with some caution. Curl is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 59.2/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-11. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Curl safe?
CAUTION — Curl has a Nerq Trust Score of 59.2/100 (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.
What is Curl's trust score?
Curl has a Nerq Trust Score of 59.2/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.
What are the key security findings for Curl?
Curl'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+.
What is Curl and who maintains it?
| Author | Unknown |
| Category | Homebrew |
| Source | N/A |
Curl Across Platforms
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Safety Guide: Curl
What is Curl?
Curl is a Homebrew formula — Get a file from an HTTP, HTTPS or FTP server.
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=curl
Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula
When evaluating any Homebrew formula, watch for: source build integrity, dependency chain.
Trust Assessment
Curl has a Nerq Trust Score of 59/100 (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
- Curl has a Trust Score of 59/100 (C).
- Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
- Always verify independently using the Nerq API.
Detailed Score Analysis
| Dimension | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 90/100 |
| Privacy | 80/100 |
| Reliability | 70/100 |
| Transparency | 85/100 |
| Maintenance | 60/100 |
Based on 5 dimensions. Data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core).
What data does Curl collect?
Curl has a privacy score of 80/100. Review the documentation and privacy policy for data handling details.
Full analysis: Curl Privacy Report · Privacy review
Is Curl secure?
Security score: 90/100. This meets the recommended security threshold for production use.
Nerq monitors this entity against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases for ongoing security assessment.
Full analysis: Curl Security Report
Curl Across Platforms
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How we calculated this score
Curl's trust score of 59.2/100 (C) is computed from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), privacy (80/100), reliability (70/100), transparency (85/100), maintenance (60/100). Each dimension is weighted equally to produce the composite trust score.
Nerq analyzes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries using the same methodology, enabling direct cross-entity comparison. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.
This page was last reviewed on April 11, 2026. Data version: 1.0.
Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)
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