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Audited by Socket on Mar 1, 2026
1 alert found:
MalwareThe documentation describes expected functionality for a Python dependency and virtual-environment manager. No explicit malware code or obfuscation is present in the provided text. The primary security concern is the provided installer one-liners (curl|sh and PowerShell | iex) with no integrity verification — a high-risk supply-chain pattern. Secondary risks are standard package-manager hazards (malicious packages, install-time scripts). Recommendations: avoid copy-pasting the one-liner; prefer packaged installation methods or include signed/pinned installers and checksums; document dependency vetting and lockfile/hash verification. Overall not demonstrably malicious, but presents moderate supply-chain risk if users follow the unsafe installer example.