Is Github Linguist Safe? Trust Analysis 2026

Nerq Trust Intelligence

Is Github Linguist Safe?

Use Github Linguist with some caution. Github Linguist is a Ruby gem with a Nerq Trust Score of 68.2/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-03-25. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Github Linguist safe?

CAUTION — Github Linguist has a Nerq Trust Score of 68.2/100 (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.

Trust Score Breakdown

Security

90

Popularity

100

Key Findings

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)

⚠Popularity: 100/100 — community adoption

Details

Author	GitHub
Category	gems
Source	N/A

Github Linguist Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

GitHub.vscode-pull-request-github

GitHub.vscode-github-actions

62/100 · vscode

Safety Guide: Github Linguist

What is Github Linguist?

Github Linguist is a Ruby gem — We use this library at GitHub to detect blob languages, highlight code, ignore binary files, suppress generated files in diffs, and generate language breakdown graphs..

How to Verify Safety

Run bundle audit. Review on rubygems.org.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=github-linguist

Key Safety Concerns for Ruby gems

When evaluating any Ruby gem, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, maintenance status.

Trust Assessment

Github Linguist has a Nerq Trust Score of 68/100 (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

Github Linguist has a Trust Score of 68/100 (B-).
Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
Always verify independently using the Nerq API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Github Linguist safe to use?

Use with some caution. github-linguist has a Nerq Trust Score of 68.2/100 (B-). Strongest signal: popularity (100/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (100/100).

What is Github Linguist's trust score?

github-linguist: 68.2/100 (B-). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (100/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=github-linguist

What are safer alternatives to Github Linguist?

In the gems category, more Ruby gems are being analyzed — check back soon. github-linguist scores 68.2/100.

Does Github Linguist have known vulnerabilities?

Nerq checks Github Linguist 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.

How actively maintained is Github Linguist?

Github Linguist has a trust score of 68.2/100 (B-). Below Nerq Verified threshold — conduct additional review.

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.