Read an OpenSSF Scorecard Signal
Use OpenSSF Scorecard signals to guide dependency intake and compensating controls.
A new YAML parser saves two days, but its repository shows weak maintenance and governance signals. Scorecard signal -> dependency decision -> compensating control The common trap is treating downloads or GitHub stars as security evidence. Popular packages can still have weak release, review, or disclosure practices. Read maintenance Check release recency, contributor activity, unresolved critical issues, and security policy. A dependency without a response path becomes your response problem during an incident. Read protection Look for branch protection, review requirements, pinned dependencies, and token permissions. These signals show whether maintainers have controls around how code enters releases. Map usage…
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