Is Protoc Gen Go Safe?

Protoc Gen Go — Nerq Trust Score 60.0/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-15.

Use Protoc Gen Go with some caution. Protoc Gen Go is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-15. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Protoc Gen Go safe?

CAUTION — Protoc Gen Go has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (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.

Security Analysis → Protoc Gen Go Privacy Report →

What is Protoc Gen Go's trust score?

Protoc Gen Go 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 Protoc Gen Go?

Protoc Gen Go's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

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

What is Protoc Gen Go and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Similar Homebrew by Trust Score

giflib (64)libngtcp2 (64)ada-url (64)libuv (64)fmt (64)
See all safest Homebrew →

Compare

Protoc Gen Go vs giflibProtoc Gen Go vs libngtcp2Protoc Gen Go vs ada-url

Safety Guide: Protoc Gen Go

What is Protoc Gen Go?

Protoc Gen Go is a Homebrew formula — Go support for Google's protocol buffers.

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=protoc-gen-go

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Trust Assessment

Protoc Gen Go has a Nerq Trust Score of 60/100 (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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Protoc Gen Go Safe?
Use with some caution. protoc-gen-go 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 Protoc Gen Go's trust score?
protoc-gen-go: 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=protoc-gen-go
What are safer alternatives to Protoc Gen Go?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. protoc-gen-go scores 60.0/100.
Is Protoc Gen Go actively maintained?
Protoc Gen Go maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Protoc Gen Go reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Protoc Gen Go 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 assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.

We use cookies for analytics and caching. Privacy