What is ClamAV?

64/100
Trust Score (C+)
⚠️ Use Caution

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.

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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

AuthorUnknown
Categoryantivirus
LicenseNot specified
Typeantivirus
SourceView on GitHub
Security Score0/100
Activity Score0/100

How to Get Started

Check the trust score before installing:

curl nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=clamav

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ClamAV used for?
ClamAV is a antivirus tool. 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 .
Is ClamAV free?
License: Check project page. ClamAV has 15.0K GitHub stars.
Is ClamAV safe?
ClamAV has a Nerq Trust Score of 64/100 (C+). Use with caution.
What are alternatives to ClamAV?
Top alternatives: . See full comparison.

Last updated May 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.

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