Is Periphery Safe?

Periphery — Nerq Trust Score 60.0/100 (C+ grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22

Periphery is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Periphery safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Periphery has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (C+). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).

Security Analysis → Periphery Privacy Report →

What is Periphery's trust score?

Periphery has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
45

What are the key security findings for Periphery?

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

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)
⚠Popularity: 45/100 — community adoption

What is Periphery and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Periphery Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

periphery
48/100 · crates

Similar Homebrew by Trust Score

xz (64)zstd (64)node (64)awscli (64)simdjson (64)
See all safest Homebrew →

Compare

Periphery vs xzPeriphery vs zstdPeriphery vs node

Safety Guide: Periphery

What is Periphery?

Periphery is a Homebrew formula — Identify unused code in Swift projects.

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=periphery

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Measured Signals

Periphery has a Nerq Trust Score of 60/100 (C+). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Periphery Safe?
periphery with a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100).
What is Periphery's trust score?
periphery: 60.0/100 (C+). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=periphery
What are safer alternatives to Periphery?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. periphery scores 60.0/100.
Is Periphery actively maintained?
Periphery maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Periphery reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Periphery using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 60.0/100 (C+).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

See Also

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated measurements based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements, verdicts, or guarantees of suitability. Always evaluate the signals against your own requirements.

We use cookies for analytics and caching. Privacy