Is Yargs Safe?
Yargs — Nerq Trust Score 71.5/100 (B grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-03-31.
Yes, Yargs is safe to use. Yargs is a Node.js package with a Nerq Trust Score of 71.5/100 (B), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is recommended for production use. Security: 80/100. Popularity: 95/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-31. Machine-readable data (JSON).
Is Yargs safe?
YES — Yargs has a Nerq Trust Score of 71.5/100 (B). It meets Nerq's trust threshold with strong signals across security, maintenance, and community adoption. Recommended for production use — review the full report below for specific considerations.
What is Yargs's trust score?
Yargs has a Nerq Trust Score of 71.5/100, 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 Yargs?
Yargs's strongest signal is popularity at 95/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It meets the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.
What is Yargs and who maintains it?
| Author | bcoe |
| Category | npm |
| Source | N/A |
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Safety Guide: Yargs
What is Yargs?
Yargs is a Node.js package — yargs the modern, pirate-themed, successor to optimist..
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=yargs
Key Safety Concerns for Node.js packages
When evaluating any Node.js package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious packages, typosquatting.
Trust Assessment
Yargs has a Nerq Trust Score of 72/100 (B) and meets Nerq trust threshold. This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.
Key Takeaways
- Yargs has a Trust Score of 72/100 (B).
- Recommended for use — passes trust threshold.
- Always verify independently using the Nerq API.
Detailed Score Analysis
| Dimension | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 80/100 |
| Privacy | 80/100 |
| Reliability | 90/100 |
| Transparency | 85/100 |
| Maintenance | 60/100 |
Based on 5 dimensions. Data from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard.
What data does Yargs collect?
Yargs is a Node.js package maintained by bcoe. It receives approximately 80,150,754 weekly downloads. Licensed under MIT.
As a development package, Yargs does not directly collect end-user personal data. However, applications built with it may collect data depending on implementation. Privacy score: 80/100.
Review the package's dependencies for potential supply chain risks. Run your package manager's audit command regularly.
Full analysis: Yargs Privacy Report · Privacy review
Is Yargs secure?
Security score: 80/100. Yargs has 0 known vulnerabilities (CVEs) in the National Vulnerability Database. This is a clean record.
Licensed under MIT, allowing code inspection. Open-source packages allow independent security review of the source code.
Run your package manager's audit command (`npm audit`, `pip audit`, `cargo audit`) to check for known vulnerabilities in your dependency tree.
Full analysis: Yargs Security Report
Yargs Across Platforms
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How we calculated this score
Yargs's trust score of 71.5/100 (B) is computed from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (80/100), privacy (80/100), reliability (90/100), 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 March 31, 2026. Data version: 1.0.
Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)
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