Is Lazygit Safe?

Lazygit — Nerq Trust Score 62.2/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-01.

Use Lazygit with some caution. Lazygit is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-01. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Lazygit safe?

CAUTION — Lazygit has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (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.

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What is Lazygit's trust score?

Lazygit has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
60

What are the key security findings for Lazygit?

Lazygit'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: 60/100 — community adoption

What is Lazygit and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categoryhomebrew
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Lazygit

What is Lazygit?

Lazygit is a Homebrew formula — Simple terminal UI for git commands.

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=lazygit

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formulas

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

Trust Assessment

Lazygit has a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (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 Lazygit safe to use?
Use with some caution. lazygit has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (60/100).
What is Lazygit's trust score?
lazygit: 62.2/100 (C+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (60/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=lazygit
What are safer alternatives to Lazygit?
In the homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. lazygit scores 62.2/100.
Is Lazygit actively maintained?
Lazygit maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Lazygit reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Lazygit using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 62.2/100 (C+).
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.

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