Is Portalocker Safe?

Portalocker — Nerq Trust Score 68.2/100 (B- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-08-11

Portalocker is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 68.2/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-08-11 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-08-11. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Portalocker

What is Portalocker?

Portalocker is a Python package — Cross-platform file locking, with Redis, PID-file and bounded-semaphore locks.

How to Verify Safety

Run pip audit or safety check. Review on PyPI for download stats.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Python package

When evaluating any Python package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious uploads, maintenance status.

Measured Signals

Portalocker has a Nerq Trust Score of 68/100 (B-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Portalocker has a Trust Score of 68/100 (B-).
• 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.