Is Ipsw Safe?

Ipsw — Nerq Trust Score 57.8/100 (C grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-08-01.

Use Ipsw with some caution. Ipsw is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 30/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Ipsw safe?

CAUTION — Ipsw has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100 (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.

Security Analysis → Ipsw Privacy Report →

What is Ipsw's trust score?

Ipsw has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100, earning a C 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 Ipsw?

Ipsw'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 Ipsw and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Ipsw

What is Ipsw?

Ipsw is a Homebrew formula — Research tool for iOS & macOS devices.

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=ipsw

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Trust Assessment

Ipsw has a Nerq Trust Score of 58/100 (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 Ipsw Safe?
Use with some caution. ipsw with a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (30/100).
What is Ipsw's trust score?
ipsw: 57.8/100 (C). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (30/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=ipsw
What are safer alternatives to Ipsw?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. ipsw scores 57.8/100.
Is Ipsw actively maintained?
Ipsw maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Ipsw reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Ipsw using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 57.8/100 (C).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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