Is Web Ext Safe?

Web Ext — Nerq Trust Score 63.5/100 (C+ grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20

Web Ext is a npm package with a Nerq Trust Score of 63.5/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

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Safety Guide: Web Ext

What is Web Ext?

Web Ext is a Node.js package — A command line tool to help build, run, and test web extensions.

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=web-ext

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

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

Measured Signals

Web Ext has a Nerq Trust Score of 64/100 (C+). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Web Ext has a Trust Score of 64/100 (C+).
• 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.