Is Pliny Safe? Trust Analysis 2026

Nerq Trust Intelligence

Is Pliny Safe?

Use Pliny with some caution. Pliny is a Ruby gem with a Nerq Trust Score of 64.5/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 75/100. Data sourced from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-03-26. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Pliny safe?

CAUTION — Pliny 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.

Trust Score Breakdown

Security

90

Popularity

75

Key Findings

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)

⚠Popularity: 75/100 — community adoption

Details

Author	Brandur Leach, Pedro Belo
Category	gems
Source	N/A

Safety Guide: Pliny

What is Pliny?

Pliny is a Ruby gem — Pliny is a set of base classes and helpers to help developers write excellent APIs in Sinatra.

How to Verify Safety

Run bundle audit. Review on rubygems.org.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Ruby gems

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

Trust Assessment

Pliny 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

Pliny has a Trust Score of 64/100 (C+).
Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
Always verify independently using the Nerq API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pliny safe to use?

Use with some caution. pliny has 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 Pliny's trust score?

pliny: 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=pliny

What are safer alternatives to Pliny?

In the gems category, more Ruby gems are being analyzed — check back soon. pliny scores 64.5/100.

Does Pliny have known vulnerabilities?

Nerq checks Pliny 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.

How actively maintained is Pliny?

Pliny has a trust score of 64.5/100 (C+). Below Nerq Verified threshold — conduct additional review.

API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.