Is Lz4 Safe?

Exercise caution with Lz4. Lz4 is a Node.js package with a Nerq Trust Score of 48.2/100 (D), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is 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: 2026-03-28. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Lz4 safe?

NO — USE WITH CAUTION — Lz4 has a Nerq Trust Score of 48.2/100 (D). It has below-average trust signals with significant gaps in security, maintenance, or documentation. Not recommended for production use without thorough manual review and additional security measures.

Trust Score Breakdown

Security
90
Popularity
0

Key Findings

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 0/100 — community adoption

Details

Authorpierrec
Categorynpm
SourceN/A

Lz4 Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

lz4
64/100 · homebrew
lz4
61/100 · crates
lz4
46/100 · nuget
github.com/pierrec/lz4
46/100 · go
github.com/pierrec/cmdflag
46/100 · go

Safety Guide: Lz4

What is Lz4?

Lz4 is a Node.js package — LZ4 streaming compression and decompression.

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=lz4

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js packages

When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.

Trust Assessment

Lz4 has a Nerq Trust Score of 48/100 (D) 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 Lz4 safe to use?
Exercise caution. lz4 has a Nerq Trust Score of 48.2/100 (D). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (0/100).
What is Lz4's trust score?
lz4: 48.2/100 (D). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (0/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=lz4
What are safer alternatives to Lz4?
In the npm category, more Node.js packages are being analyzed — check back soon. lz4 scores 48.2/100.
Does Lz4 have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Lz4 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 Lz4?
Lz4 has a trust score of 48.2/100 (D). Below Nerq Verified threshold — conduct additional review.
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.