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Is wsl-utils safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged wsl-utils v0.4.0 with risk indicators that warrant review. No known CVE vulnerabilities. Trust score: 65/100. Review the findings below before use. This is an automated assessment and may contain errors.

Install (safety-checked)

wsl-utils Has Warnings

Warnings detected due to potential concerns

warning
CVEs

0

Threats

0

Install Scripts

0

Risk Indicators

  • •Can spawn child processes

brin Recommendations

  • →This package has warnings detected. Evaluate the specific concerns before proceeding.

Install with brin add wsl-utils to automatically apply these checks before installation.

This is an automated, point-in-time assessment and may contain errors. Findings are risk indicators, not confirmed threats. Security posture may change over time. Maintainers can dispute findings via the brin review process.

wsl-utils Capabilities & Permissions

What wsl-utils can access when installed. Review these capabilities before using with AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.

Filesystem Access

Reads from the filesystem.

/etc/ (r)/home/ (r)

Process Spawning

This package can spawn child processes.

AGENTS.md for wsl-utils

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wsl-utils Documentation & Source Code

For the full wsl-utils README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.

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Frequently asked questions about wsl-utils safety

Weekly Downloads

14.2M

Version

0.4.0

License

MIT

Last Scanned

Feb 1, 2026

Trust Score

65/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Filesystem

Reads files

Process

Spawns child processes