Is Nq Safe?

Nq — Nerq Trust Score 52.5/100 (C- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-08-01.

Use Nq with some caution. Nq is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 52.5/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 15/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Nq safe?

CAUTION — Nq has a Nerq Trust Score of 52.5/100 (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 → Nq Privacy Report →

What is Nq's trust score?

Nq has a Nerq Trust Score of 52.5/100, earning a C- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
15

What are the key security findings for Nq?

Nq'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: 15/100 — community adoption

What is Nq and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Nq Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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Safety Guide: Nq

What is Nq?

Nq is a Homebrew formula — Unix command-line queue utility.

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=nq

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Trust Assessment

Nq has a Nerq Trust Score of 52/100 (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 Nq Safe?
Use with some caution. nq with a Nerq Trust Score of 52.5/100 (C-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100).
What is Nq's trust score?
nq: 52.5/100 (C-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=nq
What are safer alternatives to Nq?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. nq scores 52.5/100.
Is Nq actively maintained?
Nq maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Nq reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Nq using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 52.5/100 (C-).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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