Is Smart Open Safe?

Smart Open — Nerq Trust Score 72.0/100 (B grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-08-11

Smart Open is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 72.0/100 (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: Smart Open

What is Smart Open?

Smart Open is a Python package — Utils for streaming large files (S3, HDFS, GCS, SFTP, Azure Blob Storage, gzip, bz2, zst...).

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=smart-open

Key Safety Concerns for Python package

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

Measured Signals

Smart Open has a Nerq Trust Score of 72/100 (B). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Smart Open has a Trust Score of 72/100 (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.