Is Pickleback Safe?

Pickleback — Nerq Trust Score 55.0/100 (C grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22

Pickleback is a npm package (@hapi/shot, except patched to work with express) with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.0/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

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Safety Guide: Pickleback

What is Pickleback?

Pickleback is a Node.js package — @hapi/shot, except patched to work with express.

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=pickleback

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

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

Measured Signals

Pickleback has a Nerq Trust Score of 55/100 (C). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Pickleback has a Trust Score of 55/100 (C).
• The score is a measured composite — it is not a suitability judgment. Evaluate the individual signals against your own requirements.
• Query the current measured values via the Nerq API.

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.