Is Rate Limiter Flexible Safe?

Rate Limiter Flexible — Nerq Trust Score 69.5/100 (B- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20

Rate Limiter Flexible is a npm package with a Nerq Trust Score of 69.5/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

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Safety Guide: Rate Limiter Flexible

What is Rate Limiter Flexible?

Rate Limiter Flexible is a Node.js package — Node.js atomic and non-atomic counters, rate limiting tools, protection from DoS and brute-force attacks at scale.

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=rate-limiter-flexible

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

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

Measured Signals

Rate Limiter Flexible has a Nerq Trust Score of 70/100 (B-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Rate Limiter Flexible has a Trust Score of 70/100 (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.