Is Pax Safe?

Pax — Nerq Trust Score 52.5/100 (C- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22

Pax is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 52.5/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 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 Pax safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Pax has a Nerq Trust Score of 52.5/100 (C-). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).

Security Analysis → Pax Privacy Report →

What is Pax's trust score?

Pax 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 Pax?

Pax's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)
⚠Popularity: 15/100 — community adoption

What is Pax and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Pax Across Platforms

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Safety Guide: Pax

What is Pax?

Pax is a Homebrew formula — Portable Archive Interchange archive tool.

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=pax

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Measured Signals

Pax has a Nerq Trust Score of 52/100 (C-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pax Safe?
pax 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 Pax's trust score?
pax: 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=pax
What are safer alternatives to Pax?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. pax scores 52.5/100.
Is Pax actively maintained?
Pax maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Pax reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Pax 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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