Is Colored Safe?

Colored — Nerq Trust Score 76.5/100 (B+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-02.

Yes, Colored is safe to use. Colored is a Ruby gem (>> puts "this is red") with a Nerq Trust Score of 76.5/100 (B+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is recommended for production use. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-04-02. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Colored safe?

YES — Colored has a Nerq Trust Score of 76.5/100 (B+). It meets Nerq's trust threshold with strong signals across security, maintenance, and community adoption. Recommended for production use — review the full report below for specific considerations.

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What is Colored's trust score?

Colored has a Nerq Trust Score of 76.5/100, earning a B+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
100

What are the key security findings for Colored?

Colored's strongest signal is popularity at 100/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It meets the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 100/100 — community adoption

What is Colored and who maintains it?

AuthorChris Wanstrath
Categorygems
SourceN/A

Colored Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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63/100 · crates

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Safety Guide: Colored

What is Colored?

Colored is a Ruby gem — >> puts "this is red".red >> puts "this is red with a blue background (read: ugly)".red_on_blue >> puts "this is red with an underline".red.underline >> puts "this is really bold and reall.

How to Verify Safety

Run bundle audit. Review on rubygems.org.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=colored

Key Safety Concerns for Ruby gems

When evaluating any Ruby gem, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, maintenance status.

Trust Assessment

Colored has a Nerq Trust Score of 76/100 (B+) and meets Nerq trust threshold. This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colored safe to use?
Yes, it is safe to use. colored has a Nerq Trust Score of 76.5/100 (B+). Strongest signal: popularity (100/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (100/100).
What is Colored's trust score?
colored: 76.5/100 (B+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (100/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=colored
What are safer alternatives to Colored?
In the gems category, more Ruby gems are being analyzed — check back soon. colored scores 76.5/100.
Does Colored have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Colored against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.
How actively maintained is Colored?
Colored has a trust score of 76.5/100 (B+). Meets Nerq Verified threshold.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.

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