What is ClamAV?
ClamAV is a antivirus that ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine maintained by Cisco Talos. Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows). Primarily used for email gateway scanning and server-side detection. Not typically used as . It has a Nerq Trust Score of 64/100 (C+). 15.0K GitHub stars. Published by Unknown. Last analyzed May 2026.
Why This Score
- ⚠️ Security: 0/100 — Some security concerns
- ⚠️ Maintenance: 0/100 — Maintenance activity is low
- ✅ Community: 15.0K stars, 15.0K downloads — Large community
- ⚠️ Transparency: License: Not specified — No license specified
Trust & Safety Overview
What ClamAV Does
ClamAV is a antivirus in the antivirus category. ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine maintained by Cisco Talos. Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows). Primarily used for email gateway scanning and server-side detection. Not typically used as a desktop antivirus. Powers many commercial products.. It is published by Unknown and has no specified license. With 15.0K GitHub stars and 15.0K downloads, it has a large and active community of users and contributors.
Who Should Use ClamAV
ClamAV is suitable for evaluation and non-critical use. Review the trust score breakdown before using in production.
Details
| Author | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Category | antivirus |
| License | Not specified |
| Type | antivirus |
| Source | View on GitHub |
| Security Score | 0/100 |
| Activity Score | 0/100 |
How to Get Started
Check the trust score before installing:
curl nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=clamav
Setup guide · Full safety report · Production review · Is it safe?
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated May 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.