wget
PyPIIs wget safe to use?
The latest brin safety scan flagged wget v3.2 with risk indicators that warrant review. No known CVE vulnerabilities. Trust score: 85/100. Review the findings below before use. This is an automated assessment and may contain errors.
Install (safety-checked)
wget Has Warnings
Warnings detected due to potential concerns
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Risk Indicators
- •Package includes native code modules
brin Recommendations
- →This package has warnings detected. Evaluate the specific concerns before proceeding.
Install with brin add wget 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.
wget Capabilities & Permissions
What wget can access when installed. Review these capabilities before using with AI agents like Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.
Network Access
This package makes network requests.
Filesystem Access
Reads and writes to the filesystem.
Native Modules
Contains native code that runs outside the JavaScript sandbox.
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wget Documentation & Source Code
For the full wget README, API documentation, and source code, visit the official package registry.
Frequently asked questions about wget safety
Install (safety-checked)
Weekly Downloads
Version
3.2Last Scanned
Trust Score
Capabilities
Connects to: bitbucket.org, bugs.python.org, ftp.de.debian.org...
Reads & Writes files
Contains native modules