Is Jmespath Safe?

Jmespath — Nerq Trust Score 66.2/100 (B- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-05-05.

Use Jmespath with some caution. Jmespath is a Ruby gem with a Nerq Trust Score of 66.2/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. Last updated: 2026-04-12. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Jmespath safe?

CAUTION — Jmespath has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.2/100 (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.

Security Analysis → Jmespath Privacy Report →

What is Jmespath's trust score?

Jmespath has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.2/100, 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 Jmespath?

Jmespath's strongest signal is popularity at 100/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

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

What is Jmespath and who maintains it?

AuthorTrevor Rowe
CategoryRuby Gems
SourceN/A

Jmespath Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

jmespath
62/100 · crates
jmespath
48/100 · npm

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Safety Guide: Jmespath

What is Jmespath?

Jmespath is a Ruby gem — Implements JMESPath for Ruby.

How to Verify Safety

Run bundle audit. Review on rubygems.org.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Ruby gem

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

Trust Assessment

Jmespath 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

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security90/100
Maintenance50/100
Popularity100/100
Quality55/100
Community35/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD.

What data does Jmespath collect?

Jmespath is a Ruby gem maintained by Trevor Rowe. It receives approximately 1,354,336,307 weekly downloads. Licensed under Apache-2.0.

As a development package, Jmespath does not directly collect end-user personal data. However, applications built with it may collect data depending on implementation. Privacy score: 80/100.

Review the package's dependencies for potential supply chain risks. Run your package manager's audit command regularly.

Full analysis: Jmespath Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Jmespath secure?

Security score: 90/100. This meets the recommended security threshold for production use.

Nerq monitors this entity against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases for ongoing security assessment.

Full analysis: Jmespath Security Report

Jmespath Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

jmespath (crates, 62/100)jmespath (npm, 48/100)

How we calculated this score

Jmespath's trust score of 66.2/100 (B-) is computed from rubygems.org, GitHub, and NVD. The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), maintenance (50/100), popularity (100/100), quality (55/100), community (35/100). Each dimension is weighted equally to produce the composite trust score.

Nerq analyzes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries using the same methodology, enabling direct cross-entity comparison. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.

This page was last reviewed on May 05, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jmespath Safe?
Use with some caution. jmespath with a Nerq Trust Score of 66.2/100 (B-). Strongest signal: popularity (100/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (100/100).
What is Jmespath's trust score?
jmespath: 66.2/100 (B-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (100/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=jmespath
What are safer alternatives to Jmespath?
In the Ruby Gems category, more Ruby gems are being analyzed — check back soon. jmespath scores 66.2/100.
Does Jmespath have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Jmespath 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.
Is Jmespath actively maintained?
Jmespath maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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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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