Is Postgres Safe?

Postgres — Nerq Trust Score 57.8/100 (C grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is has notable safety concerns. Last updated: 2026-03-31.

Use Postgres with some caution. Postgres is a Node.js package with a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100 (C), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 70/100. Popularity: 82/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-31. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Postgres safe?

CAUTION — Postgres has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100 (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 Postgres's trust score?

Postgres has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100, earning a C grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
70
Popularity
82

What are the key security findings for Postgres?

Postgres's strongest signal is popularity at 82/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 70/100 (strong)
Popularity: 82/100 — community adoption

What is Postgres and who maintains it?

Authorporsager
Categorynpm
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Postgres

What is Postgres?

Postgres is a Node.js package — Fastest full featured PostgreSQL client for Node.js.

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=postgres

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js packages

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

Trust Assessment

Postgres has a Nerq Trust Score of 58/100 (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 Postgres safe to use?
Use with some caution. postgres has a Nerq Trust Score of 57.8/100 (C). Strongest signal: popularity (82/100). Score based on security (70/100), popularity (82/100).
What is Postgres's trust score?
postgres: 57.8/100 (C). Score based on: security (70/100), popularity (82/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=postgres
What are safer alternatives to Postgres?
In the npm category, more Node.js packages are being analyzed — check back soon. postgres scores 57.8/100.
Does Postgres have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Postgres against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 70/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.
How actively maintained is Postgres?
Postgres has a trust score of 57.8/100 (C). 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.

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