What is getrandom?

63/100
Trust Score (C+)
⚠️ Use Caution

getrandom is a crates that A small cross-platform library for retrieving random data from system source. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 63/100 (C+). 1043.2M GitHub stars. Published by Unknown. Last analyzed March 2026.

Why This Score

Trust & Safety Overview

63
TRUST SCORE
C+
GRADE
1043.2M
STARS
1043.2M
DOWNLOADS

What getrandom Does

getrandom is a crates in the crates category. A small cross-platform library for retrieving random data from system source. It is published by Unknown and has no specified license. With 1043.2M GitHub stars and 1043.2M downloads, it has a large and active community of users and contributors.

Who Should Use getrandom

getrandom is suitable for evaluation and non-critical use. Review the trust score breakdown before using in production.

Details

AuthorUnknown
Categorycrates
LicenseNot specified
Typecrates
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=getrandom

Setup guide · Full safety report · Production review · Is it safe?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is getrandom used for?
getrandom is a crates tool. A small cross-platform library for retrieving random data from system source.
Is getrandom free?
License: Check project page. getrandom has 1043.2M GitHub stars.
Is getrandom safe?
getrandom has a Nerq Trust Score of 63/100 (C+). Use with caution.
What are alternatives to getrandom?
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Last updated March 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.