Is Opal Safe?

Opal — Nerq Trust Score 64.5/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-07-20.

Use Opal with some caution. Opal is a Ruby gem with a Nerq Trust Score of 64.5/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 75/100. Data sourced from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Opal safe?

CAUTION — Opal has a Nerq Trust Score of 64.5/100 (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 → Opal Privacy Report →

What is Opal's trust score?

Opal has a Nerq Trust Score of 64.5/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
75

What are the key security findings for Opal?

Opal'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: 75/100 — community adoption

What is Opal and who maintains it?

AuthorElia Schito, meh., Adam Beynon
CategoryRuby Gems
SourceN/A

Opal Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

Opal
46/100 · nuget
opal
46/100 · crates

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Safety Guide: Opal

What is Opal?

Opal is a Ruby gem — Opal is a Ruby to JavaScript compiler. It is source-to-source, making it fast as a runtime. Opal includes a compiler (which can be run in any browser), a corelib and runtime implementation. The coreli.

How to Verify Safety

Run bundle audit. Review on rubygems.org.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Ruby gem

When evaluating any Ruby gem, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, maintenance status.

Trust Assessment

Opal has a Nerq Trust Score of 64/100 (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 Opal Safe?
Use with some caution. opal with a Nerq Trust Score of 64.5/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (75/100).
What is Opal's trust score?
opal: 64.5/100 (C+). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (75/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=opal
What are safer alternatives to Opal?
In the Ruby Gems category, more Ruby gems are being analyzed — check back soon. opal scores 64.5/100.
Does Opal have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Opal against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.
Is Opal actively maintained?
Opal maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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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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