Is the_silver_searcher safe to use?

the_silver_searcher has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (2.2.0). DepScope rates its health at 57/100 (high risk).

What is the latest version of the_silver_searcher?

The latest version of the_silver_searcher is 2.2.0, released 2025-12-08.

Does the_silver_searcher have known vulnerabilities?

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of the_silver_searcher.

Is the_silver_searcher deprecated?

No, the_silver_searcher is actively maintained. Latest release: 2.2.0 (2025-12-08).

What are alternatives to the_silver_searcher?

DepScope has no curated alternatives for the_silver_searcher at this time.

What license does the_silver_searcher use?

the_silver_searcher is licensed under Apache-2.0.

the_silver_searcher

condav2.2.0

A code searching tool similar to ack, with a focus on speed.

License Apache-2.0permissive3 versions1 maintainers0 deps121 weekly dl

ggreer/the_silver_searcher

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Health

use with caution

[email protected] low health (57/100) — consider alternatives

Moderate health score (57/100) — verify manually

Health breakdown0 – 100

15/25

maintenance

3/20

popularity

25/25

security

12/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Health History

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First published · 2021-03-05 11:12:53.953000+00:00

Last updated · 2025-12-08 04:58:54.337000+00:00