Is Fdupes Safe?

Fdupes — Nerq Trust Score 66.7/100 (B grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-03.

Use Fdupes with some caution. Fdupes is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 66.7/100 (B), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 30/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-03. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Fdupes safe?

CAUTION — Fdupes has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.7/100 (B). 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 Fdupes's trust score?

Fdupes has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.7/100, earning a B grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
30

What are the key security findings for Fdupes?

Fdupes'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: 30/100 — community adoption

What is Fdupes and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categoryhomebrew
SourceN/A

Fdupes Across Platforms

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Safety Guide: Fdupes

What is Fdupes?

Fdupes is a Homebrew formula — Identify or delete duplicate files.

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=fdupes

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formulas

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

Trust Assessment

Fdupes has a Nerq Trust Score of 67/100 (B) 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 Fdupes safe to use?
Use with some caution. fdupes has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.7/100 (B). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (30/100).
What is Fdupes's trust score?
fdupes: 66.7/100 (B). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (30/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=fdupes
What are safer alternatives to Fdupes?
In the homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. fdupes scores 66.7/100.
Is Fdupes actively maintained?
Fdupes maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Fdupes reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Fdupes using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 66.7/100 (B).
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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