Is Needle Safe?
Needle — Nerq Trust Score 66.5/100 (B- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-08-01.
Use Needle with some caution. Needle is a npm package with a Nerq Trust Score of 66.5/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 0/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Needle safe?
CAUTION — Needle has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.5/100 (B-). It has moderate trust signals but shows some areas of concern that warrant attention. Suitable for development use — review security and maintenance signals before production deployment.
What is Needle's trust score?
Needle has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.5/100, earning a B- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.
What are the key security findings for Needle?
Needle's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.
What is Needle and who maintains it?
| Author | tomas |
| Category | npm Packages |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Needle
What is Needle?
Needle is a Node.js package — The leanest and most handsome HTTP client in the Nodelands..
How to Verify Safety
Run npm audit to check for vulnerabilities. Review the package's GitHub repository for recent commits.
You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=needle
Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package
When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.
Trust Assessment
Needle has a Nerq Trust Score of 66/100 (B-) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Needle has a Trust Score of 66/100 (B-).
- Review carefully before use — below trust threshold.
- Always verify independently using the Nerq API.
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