Is Spigot Safe?

Spigot — Nerq Trust Score 55.5/100 (C grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22

Spigot is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-22 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 15/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Spigot safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Spigot has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100 (C). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-22).

Security Analysis → Spigot Privacy Report →

What is Spigot's trust score?

Spigot has a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
15

What are the key security findings for Spigot?

Spigot's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)
⚠Popularity: 15/100 — community adoption

What is Spigot and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Spigot Across Platforms

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Safety Guide: Spigot

What is Spigot?

Spigot is a Homebrew formula — Command-line streaming exact real calculator.

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=spigot

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Measured Signals

Spigot has a Nerq Trust Score of 56/100 (C). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spigot Safe?
spigot with a Nerq Trust Score of 55.5/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100).
What is Spigot's trust score?
spigot: 55.5/100 (C). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=spigot
What are safer alternatives to Spigot?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. spigot scores 55.5/100.
Is Spigot actively maintained?
Spigot maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Spigot reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Spigot using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 55.5/100 (C).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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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.

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