What is whacko?
whacko is a npm that Cheerio (http://cheeriojs.github.io/cheerio/) fork that uses parse5 HTML-parser (https://github.com/inikulin/parse5) as an underlying platform . It has a Nerq Trust Score of 48/100 (D). 0 GitHub stars. Published by inikulin. 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
What whacko Does
whacko is a npm in the npm category. Cheerio (http://cheeriojs.github.io/cheerio/) fork that uses parse5 HTML-parser (https://github.com/inikulin/parse5) as an underlying platform . It is published by inikulin and has no specified license. With 0 GitHub stars and 0 downloads, it has a small community of users and contributors.
Who Should Use whacko
whacko is recommended only for experimental use. Consider alternatives with higher trust scores for production systems.
Details
| Author | inikulin |
|---|---|
| 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=whacko
Setup guide · Full safety report · Production review · Is it safe?
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated October 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.