Is Python Dotenv Safe?

Python Dotenv — Nerq Trust Score 73.2/100 (B grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-08-11

Python Dotenv is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 73.2/100 (B), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-08-11 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-08-11. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Python Dotenv

What is Python Dotenv?

Python Dotenv is a Python package — Read key-value pairs from a .env file and set them as environment variables.

How to Verify Safety

Run pip audit or safety check. Review on PyPI for download stats.

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

Key Safety Concerns for Python package

When evaluating any Python package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious uploads, maintenance status.

Measured Signals

Python Dotenv has a Nerq Trust Score of 73/100 (B). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Python Dotenv has a Trust Score of 73/100 (B).
• The score is a measured composite — it is not a suitability judgment. Evaluate the individual signals against your own requirements.
• Query the current measured values via the Nerq API.

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated measurements based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements, verdicts, or guarantees of suitability. Always evaluate the signals against your own requirements.