Is Workbench Safe? Trust Analysis 2026

Nerq Trust Intelligence

Is Workbench Safe?

Use Workbench with some caution. Workbench is a PHP package with a Nerq Trust Score of 63.2/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from packagist.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-03-26. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Workbench safe?

CAUTION — Workbench has a Nerq Trust Score of 63.2/100 (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.

Trust Score Breakdown

Security

90

Popularity

100

Key Findings

✓Security score: 90/100 (strong)

⚠Popularity: 100/100 — community adoption

Details

Author	orchestra
Category	packagist
Source	N/A

Safety Guide: Workbench

What is Workbench?

Workbench is a PHP package — Workbench Companion for Laravel Packages Development.

How to Verify Safety

Run composer audit. Check packagist.org.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=orchestra/workbench

Key Safety Concerns for PHP packages

When evaluating any PHP package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility.

Trust Assessment

Workbench has a Nerq Trust Score of 63/100 (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

Workbench has a Trust Score of 63/100 (C+).
Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
Always verify independently using the Nerq API.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Workbench safe to use?

Use with some caution. orchestra/workbench has a Nerq Trust Score of 63.2/100 (C+). Strongest signal: popularity (100/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (100/100).

What is Workbench's trust score?

orchestra/workbench: 63.2/100 (C+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (100/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=orchestra/workbench

What are safer alternatives to Workbench?

In the packagist category, more PHP packages are being analyzed — check back soon. orchestra/workbench scores 63.2/100.

Does Workbench have known vulnerabilities?

Nerq checks Workbench against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.

How actively maintained is Workbench?

Workbench has a trust score of 63.2/100 (C+). Below Nerq Verified threshold — conduct additional review.

API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.