Is Trader Safe?

Trader — Nerq Trust Score 50.5/100 (C- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-07-15.

Use Trader with some caution. Trader is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. 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 Trader safe?

CAUTION — Trader has a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (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.

Security Analysis → Trader Privacy Report →

What is Trader's trust score?

Trader has a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100, 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 Trader?

Trader'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: 15/100 — community adoption

What is Trader and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Trader Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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Safety Guide: Trader

What is Trader?

Trader is a Homebrew formula — Star Traders.

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=trader

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

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

Trust Assessment

Trader has a Nerq Trust Score of 50/100 (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 Trader Safe?
Use with some caution. trader with a Nerq Trust Score of 50.5/100 (C-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100).
What is Trader's trust score?
trader: 50.5/100 (C-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=trader
What are safer alternatives to Trader?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. trader scores 50.5/100.
Is Trader actively maintained?
Trader maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Trader reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Trader using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 50.5/100 (C-).
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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