What is colored?
colored is a gems that >> puts "this is red".red >> puts "this is red with a blue background (read: ugly)".red_on_blue >> puts "this is red with an underline".red.underline >> puts "this is really bold and reall. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 76/100 (B+). 0 GitHub stars. Published by Chris Wanstrath. Last analyzed April 2026.
Why This Score
- ⚠️ Security: 0/100 — Some security concerns
- ⚠️ Maintenance: 0/100 — Maintenance activity is low
- ⚠️ Community: 0 stars, 0 downloads — Growing community
- ⚠️ Transparency: License: Not specified — No license specified
Trust & Safety Overview
What colored Does
colored is a gems in the gems category. >> puts "this is red".red >> puts "this is red with a blue background (read: ugly)".red_on_blue >> puts "this is red with an underline".red.underline >> puts "this is really bold and really blue".bold.blue >> logger.debug "hey this is broken!".red_on_yellow # in rails >> puts Color.red "This is red" # but this part is mostly untested . It is published by Chris Wanstrath and has no specified license. With 0 GitHub stars and 0 downloads, it has a small community of users and contributors.
Who Should Use colored
colored is well-suited for production use given its strong trust score and active community.
Details
| Author | Chris Wanstrath |
|---|---|
| Category | gems |
| License | Not specified |
| Type | gems |
| 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=colored
Setup guide · Full safety report · Production review · Is it safe?
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated April 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.