Is Puppeteer Safe?

Puppeteer — Nerq Trust Score 66.0/100 (B- grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-30.

Use Puppeteer with some caution. Puppeteer is a npm package with a Nerq Trust Score of 66.0/100 (B-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 45/100. Data sourced from npm registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-22. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Puppeteer safe?

CAUTION — Puppeteer has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.0/100 (B-). 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 → Puppeteer Privacy Report →

What is Puppeteer's trust score?

Puppeteer has a Nerq Trust Score of 66.0/100, earning a B- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
45

What are the key security findings for Puppeteer?

Puppeteer'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: 45/100 — community adoption

What is Puppeteer and who maintains it?

Authorcypress-npm-publisher
Categorynpm Packages
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Puppeteer

What is Puppeteer?

Puppeteer is a Node.js package — Plugin for enhancing Cypress tests with Puppeteer.

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=@cypress/puppeteer

Key Safety Concerns for Node.js package

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

Trust Assessment

Puppeteer has a Nerq Trust Score of 66/100 (B-) 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 Puppeteer Safe?
Use with some caution. @cypress/puppeteer with a Nerq Trust Score of 66.0/100 (B-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100).
What is Puppeteer's trust score?
@cypress/puppeteer: 66.0/100 (B-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (45/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=@cypress/puppeteer
What are safer alternatives to Puppeteer?
In the npm Packages category, more Node.js packages are being analyzed — check back soon. @cypress/puppeteer scores 66.0/100.
Does Puppeteer have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Puppeteer 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.
Is Puppeteer actively maintained?
Puppeteer maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
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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