Is Tengo Safe?

Tengo — Nerq Trust Score 51.2/100 (C- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-08-01.

Use Tengo with some caution. Tengo is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 51.2/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Tengo safe?

CAUTION — Tengo has a Nerq Trust Score of 51.2/100 (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.

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What is Tengo's trust score?

Tengo has a Nerq Trust Score of 51.2/100, earning a C- 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 Tengo?

Tengo'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 Tengo and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Tengo

What is Tengo?

Tengo is a Homebrew formula — Fast script language for Go.

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=tengo

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Trust Assessment

Tengo has a Nerq Trust Score of 51/100 (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 Tengo Safe?
Use with some caution. tengo with a Nerq Trust Score of 51.2/100 (C-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100).
What is Tengo's trust score?
tengo: 51.2/100 (C-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (0/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=tengo
What are safer alternatives to Tengo?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. tengo scores 51.2/100.
Is Tengo actively maintained?
Tengo maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Tengo reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Tengo using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 51.2/100 (C-).
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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