clang-format

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Is clang-format safe to use?

The latest brin safety scan flagged clang-format v21.1.8 with risk indicators that warrant review. No known CVE vulnerabilities. Trust score: 80/100. Review the findings below before use. This is an automated assessment and may contain errors.

Install (safety-checked)

clang-format Has Warnings

Warnings detected due to potential concerns

warning
CVEs

0

Threats

0

Install Scripts

0

Risk Indicators

  • Package can spawn child processes

brin Recommendations

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

Install with brin add clang-format 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.

clang-format Capabilities & Permissions

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

Filesystem Access

Reads and writes to the filesystem.

Process Spawning

This package can spawn child processes.

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clang-format Documentation & Source Code

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

Frequently asked questions about clang-format safety

Weekly Downloads

626.2K

Version

21.1.8

License

Apache-2.0

Last Scanned

Feb 5, 2026

Trust Score

80/100·Legitimacy signals, not safety

Capabilities

Filesystem

Reads & Writes files

Process

Spawns child processes

Is clang-format Safe? | PyPI Safety Scan - brin