Is Run Script Safe?

Run Script — Nerq Trust Score 67.7/100 (B- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-03-31.

Use Run Script with some caution. Run Script is a Node.js package with a Nerq Trust Score of 67.7/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 80/100. Popularity: 82/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-31. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Run Script safe?

CAUTION — Run Script has a Nerq Trust Score of 67.7/100 (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.

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What is Run Script's trust score?

Run Script has a Nerq Trust Score of 67.7/100, earning a B- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
80
Popularity
82

What are the key security findings for Run Script?

Run Script's strongest signal is popularity at 82/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 80/100 (strong)
Popularity: 82/100 — community adoption

What is Run Script and who maintains it?

Authorgar
Categorynpm
SourceN/A

Run Script Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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31/100 · firefox

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Safety Guide: Run Script

What is Run Script?

Run Script is a Node.js package — Run a lifecycle script for a package (descendant of npm-lifecycle).

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=@npmcli/run-script

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js packages

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

Trust Assessment

Run Script 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

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security80/100
Privacy80/100
Reliability90/100
Transparency85/100
Maintenance60/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard.

What data does Run Script collect?

Run Script is a Node.js package maintained by gar. It receives approximately 9,228,612 weekly downloads. Licensed under ISC.

As a development package, Run Script does not directly collect end-user personal data. However, applications built with it may collect data depending on implementation. Privacy score: 80/100.

Review the package's dependencies for potential supply chain risks. Run your package manager's audit command regularly.

Full analysis: Run Script Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Run Script secure?

Security score: 80/100. Run Script has 0 known vulnerabilities (CVEs) in the National Vulnerability Database. This is a clean record.

Licensed under ISC, allowing code inspection. Open-source packages allow independent security review of the source code.

Run your package manager's audit command (`npm audit`, `pip audit`, `cargo audit`) to check for known vulnerabilities in your dependency tree.

Full analysis: Run Script Security Report

Run Script Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

Dark mode for Substack (firefox, 31/100)

How we calculated this score

Run Script's trust score of 67.7/100 (B-) is computed from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (80/100), privacy (80/100), reliability (90/100), transparency (85/100), maintenance (60/100). Each dimension is weighted equally to produce the composite trust score.

Nerq analyzes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries using the same methodology, enabling direct cross-entity comparison. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.

This page was last reviewed on March 31, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Run Script safe to use?
Use with some caution. @npmcli/run-script has a Nerq Trust Score of 67.7/100 (B-). Strongest signal: popularity (82/100). Score based on security (80/100), popularity (82/100).
What is Run Script's trust score?
@npmcli/run-script: 67.7/100 (B-). Score based on: security (80/100), popularity (82/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=@npmcli/run-script
What are safer alternatives to Run Script?
In the npm category, more Node.js packages are being analyzed — check back soon. @npmcli/run-script scores 67.7/100.
Does Run Script have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Run Script against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 80/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.
How actively maintained is Run Script?
Run Script has a trust score of 67.7/100 (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.

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