Is Dust Safe?

Dust — Nerq Trust Score 60.0/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-01.

Use Dust with some caution. Dust is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-01. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Dust safe?

CAUTION — Dust has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (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 Dust's trust score?

Dust has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
45

What are the key security findings for Dust?

Dust'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: 45/100 — community adoption

What is Dust and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categoryhomebrew
SourceN/A

Dust Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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Safety Guide: Dust

What is Dust?

Dust is a Homebrew formula — More intuitive version of du in rust.

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=dust

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formulas

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

Trust Assessment

Dust has a Nerq Trust Score of 60/100 (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 Dust safe to use?
Use with some caution. dust has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (45/100).
What is Dust's trust score?
dust: 60.0/100 (C+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (45/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=dust
What are safer alternatives to Dust?
In the homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. dust scores 60.0/100.
Is Dust actively maintained?
Dust maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Dust reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Dust using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 60.0/100 (C+).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.

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