Is Waifu2X Safe?

Waifu2X — Nerq Trust Score 69.5/100 (B- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-21

Waifu2X is a npm package (2x upscaling of images with waifu2x) with a Nerq Trust Score of 69.5/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-21 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-21. Machine-readable data (JSON).

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Safety Guide: Waifu2X

What is Waifu2X?

Waifu2X is a Node.js package — 2x upscaling of images with waifu2x.

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=waifu2x

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

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

Measured Signals

Waifu2X 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

• Waifu2X 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.