Is Pup Safe?

Pup — Nerq Trust Score 46.2/100 (D grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-08-01.

Exercise caution with Pup. Pup is a npm package with a Nerq Trust Score of 46.2/100 (D), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-25. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Pup safe?

NO — USE WITH CAUTION — Pup has a Nerq Trust Score of 46.2/100 (D). It has below-average trust signals with significant gaps in security, maintenance, or documentation. Not recommended for production use without thorough manual review and additional security measures.

Security Analysis → Pup Privacy Report →

What is Pup's trust score?

Pup has a Nerq Trust Score of 46.2/100, earning a D grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
0

What are the key security findings for Pup?

Pup'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: 0/100 — community adoption

What is Pup and who maintains it?

Authorpierrec
Categorynpm Packages
SourceN/A

Pup Across Platforms

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Safety Guide: Pup

What is Pup?

Pup is a Node.js package — Pipe and Unpipe Streams.

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=pup

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

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

Trust Assessment

Pup has a Nerq Trust Score of 46/100 (D) 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 Pup Safe?
Exercise caution. pup with a Nerq Trust Score of 46.2/100 (D). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100).
What is Pup's trust score?
pup: 46.2/100 (D). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=pup
What are safer alternatives to Pup?
In the npm Packages category, more Node.js packages are being analyzed — check back soon. pup scores 46.2/100.
Does Pup have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Pup 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.
Is Pup actively maintained?
Pup maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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

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