Is Knip Safe?

Knip — Nerq Trust Score 83.0/100 (A- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20

Knip is a npm package with a Nerq Trust Score of 83.0/100 (A-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 90/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Knip

What is Knip?

Knip is a Node.js package — Find and fix unused dependencies, exports and files in your TypeScript and JavaScript projects.

How to Verify Safety

Run npm audit to check for vulnerabilities. Review the package's GitHub repository for recent commits.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.

Measured Signals

Knip has a Nerq Trust Score of 83/100 (A-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Knip has a Trust Score of 83/100 (A-).
• 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.