What is external-editor?
external-editor is a npm that Edit a string with the users preferred text editor using $VISUAL or $ENVIRONMENT. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 73/100 (B). 0 GitHub stars. Published by sboudrias. Last analyzed August 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 external-editor Does
external-editor is a npm in the npm category. Edit a string with the users preferred text editor using $VISUAL or $ENVIRONMENT. It is published by sboudrias and has no specified license. With 0 GitHub stars and 0 downloads, it has a small community of users and contributors.
Who Should Use external-editor
external-editor is well-suited for production use given its strong trust score and active community.
Details
| Author | sboudrias |
|---|---|
| Category | npm |
| License | Not specified |
| Type | npm |
| 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=inquirer-external-editor
Setup guide · Full safety report · Production review · Is it safe?
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated August 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.