What is hickory-dns?
56/100
Trust Score (C)
⚠️ Use Caution
hickory-dns is a homebrew that Rust based DNS client, server, and resolver. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 56/100 (C). 0 GitHub stars. Published by Unknown. Last analyzed October 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
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What hickory-dns Does
hickory-dns is a homebrew in the homebrew category. Rust based DNS client, server, and resolver. It is published by Unknown and has no specified license. With 0 GitHub stars and 0 downloads, it has a small community of users and contributors.
Who Should Use hickory-dns
hickory-dns is suitable for evaluation and non-critical use. Review the trust score breakdown before using in production.
Details
| Author | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Category | homebrew |
| License | Not specified |
| Type | homebrew |
| 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=hickory-dns
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is hickory-dns used for?
hickory-dns is a homebrew tool. Rust based DNS client, server, and resolver.
Is hickory-dns free?
License: Check project page. hickory-dns has 0 GitHub stars.
Is hickory-dns safe?
hickory-dns has a Nerq Trust Score of 56/100 (C). Use with caution.
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Last updated October 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.