Package evidence
pixelflux==1.6.4
Py Import Time Ctypes Load: ctypes.CDLL/cdll.LoadLibrary — loads native code into the process.
Trust signals
Why this verdict
PkgRadar discounts a release’s score when public reputation argues against novel malware. The verdict above already reflects these — the panel just explains what was applied.
- Versions published
- 40Mature · −50% score
- First published
- May 2025
- Publisher
- Linuxserver.io
Effective trust discount applied: −50% (max across signals — discounts don’t stack). New install-lifecycle deltas vs the previous release would clear the discount.
Recommended action
Review before promotingMixed signals: the package has indicators worth reading before allowing the update in automated dependency flows.
Block this release in CIcurl · GitHub Actions
Fail the build when this package version is added or upgraded. Replace $PKGRADAR_TOKEN with a Pro / Team API key from your dashboard.
curl -fsS https://pkgradar.com/gate/npm \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $PKGRADAR_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"specs":["pixelflux==1.6.4"],"fail_on":"review"}'GitHub Actions step:
- name: PkgRadar gate
run: |
curl -fsS https://pkgradar.com/gate/npm \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${{ secrets.PKGRADAR_TOKEN }}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"specs":["pixelflux==1.6.4"],"fail_on":"review"}'Why flagged
What the scanner saw
Py Import Time Ctypes Load: ctypes.CDLL/cdll.LoadLibrary — loads native code into the process.
Not observed: package install, lifecycle script execution, or sandbox execution. PkgRadar only inspects on-disk artifacts.
Availability ledger
available
Status history (1 event)
- new → available · risk review · score 12 · status changed
Evidence
Static findings
1 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.
| Severity | Kind | Path | Detail | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | Py Import Time Ctypes Load | pixelflux/__init__.py | ctypes.CDLL/cdll.LoadLibrary — loads native code into the process. | 24 |