Is desktop-file-utils safe to use?

desktop-file-utils has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (0.28). DepScope rates its health at 46/100 (high risk).

What is the latest version of desktop-file-utils?

The latest version of desktop-file-utils is 0.28, released 2025-09-14.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of desktop-file-utils.

No, desktop-file-utils is actively maintained. Latest release: 0.28 (2025-09-14).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for desktop-file-utils at this time.

desktop-file-utils is licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later.

homebrewv0.28

Command-line utilities for working with desktop entries

License GPL-2.0-or-later1 versions1 maintainers5 deps77 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 46/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

10/25

maintenance

0/20

popularity

25/25

security

9/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Dependencies (5)

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Last updated · 2025-09-14T08:13:08Z