Is Starship Safe?

Starship — Nerq Trust Score 62.2/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-08-02.

Use Starship with some caution. Starship is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 60/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Starship safe?

CAUTION — Starship has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (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.

Security Analysis → Starship Privacy Report →

What is Starship's trust score?

Starship has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
60

What are the key security findings for Starship?

Starship's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 60/100 — community adoption

What is Starship and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
CategoryHomebrew
SourceN/A

Starship Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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Safety Guide: Starship

What is Starship?

Starship is a Homebrew formula — Cross-shell prompt for astronauts.

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=starship

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formula

When evaluating any Homebrew formula, watch for: source build integrity, dependency chain.

Trust Assessment

Starship has a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (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 Starship Safe?
Use with some caution. starship with a Nerq Trust Score of 62.2/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (60/100).
What is Starship's trust score?
starship: 62.2/100 (C+). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (60/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=starship
What are safer alternatives to Starship?
In the Homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. starship scores 62.2/100.
Is Starship actively maintained?
Starship maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Starship reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Starship using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 62.2/100 (C+).
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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