Is Squirrel Safe?

Squirrel — Nerq Trust Score 46.2/100 (D grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-07-29.

Exercise caution with Squirrel. Squirrel is a Go module with a Nerq Trust Score of 46.2/100 (D), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from pkg.go.dev, GitHub, NVD, and Go vulnerability database. Last updated: 2026-03-25. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Squirrel safe?

NO — USE WITH CAUTION — Squirrel has a Nerq Trust Score of 46.2/100 (D). It has below-average trust signals with significant gaps in security, maintenance, or documentation. Not recommended for production use without thorough manual review and additional security measures.

Security Analysis → Squirrel Privacy Report →

What is Squirrel's trust score?

Squirrel has a Nerq Trust Score of 46.2/100, earning a D grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
0

What are the key security findings for Squirrel?

Squirrel'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: 0/100 — 7,908 stars on Go Packages

What is Squirrel and who maintains it?

AuthorMasterminds
CategoryGo Packages
Stars7,908
SourceN/A

Squirrel Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

masterminds/html5
63/100 · packagist

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Safety Guide: Squirrel

What is Squirrel?

Squirrel is a Go module — Go module: squirrel.

How to Verify Safety

Run govulncheck. Review commit activity.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=github.com/Masterminds/squirrel

Key Safety Concerns for Go module

When evaluating any Go module, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, maintenance status.

Trust Assessment

Squirrel has a Nerq Trust Score of 46/100 (D) 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 Squirrel Safe?
Exercise caution. github.com/Masterminds/squirrel with a Nerq Trust Score of 46.2/100 (D). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100).
What is Squirrel's trust score?
github.com/Masterminds/squirrel: 46.2/100 (D). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=github.com/Masterminds/squirrel
What are safer alternatives to Squirrel?
In the Go Packages category, more Go modules are being analyzed — check back soon. github.com/Masterminds/squirrel scores 46.2/100.
Does Squirrel have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Squirrel against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.
Is Squirrel actively maintained?
Squirrel maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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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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