What is factory_bot?
factory_bot is a gems that factory_bot provides a framework and DSL for defining and using factories - less error-prone, more explicit, and all-around easier to work with than fixtures.. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 68/100 (B-). 0 GitHub stars. Published by Josh Clayton, Joe Ferris. Last analyzed April 2026.
Why This Score
- ⚠️ Security: 0/100 — Some security concerns
- ⚠️ Maintenance: 0/100 — Maintenance activity is low
- ⚠️ Community: 0 stars, 0 downloads — Growing community
- ⚠️ Transparency: License: Not specified — No license specified
Trust & Safety Overview
What factory_bot Does
factory_bot is a gems in the gems category. factory_bot provides a framework and DSL for defining and using factories - less error-prone, more explicit, and all-around easier to work with than fixtures.. It is published by Josh Clayton, Joe Ferris and has no specified license. With 0 GitHub stars and 0 downloads, it has a small community of users and contributors.
Who Should Use factory_bot
factory_bot is suitable for evaluation and non-critical use. Review the trust score breakdown before using in production.
Details
| Author | Josh Clayton, Joe Ferris |
|---|---|
| Category | gems |
| License | Not specified |
| Type | gems |
| Source | View on GitHub |
| Security Score | 0/100 |
| Activity Score | 0/100 |
How to Get Started
Check the trust score before installing:
curl nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=factory-bot
Setup guide · Full safety report · Production review · Is it safe?
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated April 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.