Is Gflags Safe?

Gflags — Nerq Trust Score 60.0/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-03-30.

Use Gflags with some caution. Gflags is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-30. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Gflags safe?

CAUTION — Gflags has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (C+). 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.

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What is Gflags's trust score?

Gflags has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
45

What are the key security findings for Gflags?

Gflags'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+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 45/100 — community adoption

What is Gflags and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categoryhomebrew
SourceN/A

Gflags Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

gflags
60/100 · crates
gflags
46/100 · nuget

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Safety Guide: Gflags

What is Gflags?

Gflags is a Homebrew formula — Library for processing command-line flags.

How to Verify Safety

Homebrew formulas are community-reviewed. Check formulae.brew.sh.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formulas

When evaluating any Homebrew formula, watch for: source build integrity, dependency chain.

Trust Assessment

Gflags has a Nerq Trust Score of 60/100 (C+) 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gflags safe to use?
Use with some caution. gflags has a Nerq Trust Score of 60.0/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (45/100).
What is Gflags's trust score?
gflags: 60.0/100 (C+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (45/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=gflags
What are safer alternatives to Gflags?
In the homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. gflags scores 60.0/100.
Is Gflags actively maintained?
Gflags maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Gflags reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Gflags using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 60.0/100 (C+).
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.