Is github.com/segmentio/kafka-go safe to use?

github.com/segmentio/kafka-go has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (v0.4.51). DepScope rates its health at 81/100 (low risk).

What is the latest version of github.com/segmentio/kafka-go?

The latest version of github.com/segmentio/kafka-go is v0.4.51, released 2026-04-23.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of github.com/segmentio/kafka-go.

No, github.com/segmentio/kafka-go is actively maintained. Latest release: v0.4.51 (2026-04-23).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for github.com/segmentio/kafka-go at this time.

github.com/segmentio/kafka-go is licensed under MIT.

govv0.4.51

Kafka library in Go

License MITpermissive71 versions156 maintainers0 deps8,542 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

github.com/segmentio/[email protected] is safe to use (health: 81/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

25/25

maintenance

6/20

popularity

25/25

security

15/15

maturity

10/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Maintainer trust

Active maintainers (3m)

1

Contributors (12m)

5

Primary author dominance

60%

GitHub stars

8,538

single active maintainer 3m

API access

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Last updated · 2026-04-23T20:28:47Z