What is nixpkgs?
72/100
Trust Score (B)
✅ Safe
nixpkgs is a other that Nix Packages collection & NixOS. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 72/100 (B). 23.4K GitHub stars. Published by NixOS. Last analyzed September 2026.
Why This Score
- ⚠️ Security: 0/100 — Some security concerns
- ⚠️ Maintenance: 0/100 — Maintenance activity is low
- ✅ Community: 23.4K stars, 0 downloads — Large community
- ✅ Transparency: License: MIT — Clear licensing
Trust & Safety Overview
72
TRUST SCORE
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23.4K
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0
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What nixpkgs Does
nixpkgs is a agent in the other category. Nix Packages collection & NixOS. It is published by NixOS and is open source. With 23.4K GitHub stars and 0 downloads, it has a large and active community of users and contributors.
Who Should Use nixpkgs
nixpkgs is well-suited for production use given its strong trust score and active community.
Details
| Author | NixOS |
|---|---|
| Category | other |
| License | MIT |
| Type | agent |
| Source | View on GitHub |
| Security Score | 0/100 |
| Activity Score | 0/100 |
How to Get Started
Check the trust score before installing:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is nixpkgs used for?
nixpkgs is a other tool. Nix Packages collection & NixOS.
Is nixpkgs free?
License: MIT. nixpkgs has 23.4K GitHub stars.
Is nixpkgs safe?
nixpkgs has a Nerq Trust Score of 72/100 (B). Safe for production use.
What are alternatives to nixpkgs?
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Last updated September 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.