Is Libtiff Safe?

Libtiff — Nerq Trust Score 74.6/100 (B grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-04-02.

Yes, Libtiff is safe to use. Libtiff is a Homebrew formula with a Nerq Trust Score of 74.6/100 (B), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is recommended for use. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 75/100. Data sourced from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Last updated: 2026-04-02. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Libtiff safe?

YES — Libtiff has a Nerq Trust Score of 74.6/100 (B). It meets Nerq's trust threshold with strong signals across security, maintenance, and community adoption. Recommended for use — review the full report below for specific considerations.

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What is Libtiff's trust score?

Libtiff has a Nerq Trust Score of 74.6/100, earning a B grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
75

What are the key security findings for Libtiff?

Libtiff's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It meets the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 75/100 — community adoption

What is Libtiff and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categoryhomebrew
SourceN/A

Libtiff Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

libtiff
46/100 · nuget

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Safety Guide: Libtiff

What is Libtiff?

Libtiff is a Homebrew formula — TIFF library and utilities.

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=libtiff

Key Safety Concerns for Homebrew formulas

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

Trust Assessment

Libtiff has a Nerq Trust Score of 75/100 (B) and meets Nerq trust threshold. This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security90/100
Privacy80/100
Reliability80/100
Transparency85/100
Maintenance60/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core).

What data does Libtiff collect?

Libtiff has a privacy score of 80/100. Review the documentation and privacy policy for data handling details.

Full analysis: Libtiff Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Libtiff secure?

Security score: 90/100. This meets the recommended security threshold for production use.

Nerq monitors this entity against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases for ongoing security assessment.

Full analysis: Libtiff Security Report

Libtiff Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

libtiff (nuget, 46/100)

How we calculated this score

Libtiff's trust score of 74.6/100 (B) is computed from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), privacy (80/100), reliability (80/100), 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 April 02, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Libtiff safe to use?
Yes, it is safe to use. libtiff has a Nerq Trust Score of 74.6/100 (B). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (75/100).
What is Libtiff's trust score?
libtiff: 74.6/100 (B). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (75/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=libtiff
What are safer alternatives to Libtiff?
In the homebrew category, more Homebrew formulas are being analyzed — check back soon. libtiff scores 74.6/100.
Is Libtiff actively maintained?
Libtiff maintenance score: N/A. Check the repository for recent commit activity and issue responsiveness.
How was Libtiff reviewed?
Nerq analyzes Libtiff using data from Homebrew formulae database and GitHub (homebrew-core). Trust score: 74.6/100 (B).
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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