Is Xauth Safe?

Xauth — Nerq Trust Score 58.0/100 (C grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-02.

Use Xauth with some caution. Xauth is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 58.0/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-02. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Xauth safe?

CAUTION — Xauth has a Nerq Trust Score of 58.0/100 (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 Xauth's trust score?

Xauth has a Nerq Trust Score of 58.0/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
45

What are the key security findings for Xauth?

Xauth'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: 45/100 — community adoption

What is Xauth and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categoryhomebrew
SourceN/A

Xauth Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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Safety Guide: Xauth

What is Xauth?

Xauth is a Homebrew formula — X.Org Applications: xauth.

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=xauth

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formulas

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

Trust Assessment

Xauth has a Nerq Trust Score of 58/100 (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 Xauth safe to use?
Use with some caution. xauth has a Nerq Trust Score of 58.0/100 (C). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (45/100).
What is Xauth's trust score?
xauth: 58.0/100 (C). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (45/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=xauth
What are safer alternatives to Xauth?
In the homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. xauth scores 58.0/100.
Is Xauth actively maintained?
Xauth maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Xauth reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Xauth using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 58.0/100 (C).
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.

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