Is Heavyball Safe?

Heavyball — Nerq Trust Score 63.8/100 (C+ grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-07-22

Heavyball is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 63.8/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-07-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-07-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Heavyball

What is Heavyball?

Heavyball is a Python package — Compile-first PyTorch optimizer library - AdamW, Muon, SOAP/Shampoo, PSGD, Schedule-Free, and 30+ more with torch.compile fusion and composable features.

How to Verify Safety

Run pip audit or safety check. Review on PyPI for download stats.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Python package

When evaluating any Python package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious uploads, maintenance status.

Measured Signals

Heavyball has a Nerq Trust Score of 64/100 (C+). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Heavyball has a Trust Score of 64/100 (C+).
• The score is a measured composite — it is not a suitability judgment. Evaluate the individual signals against your own requirements.
• Query the current measured values via the Nerq API.

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated measurements based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements, verdicts, or guarantees of suitability. Always evaluate the signals against your own requirements.