Is Libtiff Safe?
Libtiff — Nerq Trust Score 74.6/100 (B grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-02.
Yes, Libtiff is safe to use. Libtiff is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 74.6/100 (B), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is recommended for use. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 75/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-02. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Libtiff safe?
YES — Libtiff has a Nerq Trust Score of 74.6/100 (B). It meets Nerq's trust threshold with strong signals across security, maintenance, and community adoption. Recommended for use — review the full report below for specific considerations.
What is Libtiff's trust score?
Libtiff has a Nerq Trust Score of 74.6/100, 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 Libtiff?
Libtiff's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It meets the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.
What is Libtiff and who maintains it?
| Author | Unknown |
| Category | homebrew |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Libtiff
What is Libtiff?
Libtiff is a Homebrew formula — TIFF library and utilities.
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=libtiff
Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formulas
When evaluating any Homebrew formula, watch for: source build integrity, dependency chain.
Trust Assessment
Libtiff has a Nerq Trust Score of 75/100 (B) and meets Nerq trust threshold. This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Libtiff has a Trust Score of 75/100 (B).
- Recommended for use — passes trust threshold.
- Always verify independently using the Nerq API.
Detailed Score Analysis
| Dimension | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 90/100 |
| Privacy | 80/100 |
| Reliability | 80/100 |
| Transparency | 85/100 |
| Maintenance | 60/100 |
Based on 5 dimensions. Data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core).
What data does Libtiff collect?
Libtiff has a privacy score of 80/100. Review the documentation and privacy policy for data handling details.
Full analysis: Libtiff Privacy Report · Privacy review
Is Libtiff 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: Libtiff Security Report
How we calculated this score
Libtiff's trust score of 74.6/100 (B) is computed from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), privacy (80/100), reliability (80/100), transparency (85/100), maintenance (60/100). 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 April 02, 2026. Data version: 1.0.
Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)
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