Vet

Don’t blindly curl install scripts.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Wraps around the common but risky pattern of piping scripts to bash from curl. Provides a temporary location for the download, shows a diff if you previously ran the script, analyzes the code for malicious patterns, provides confirmation for everything.

Tradeoffs

Could it actually sandbox the download - that would be a full solution.

Is Vet a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2025-07-31. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Users who run scripts from the internet should consider Vet

Why consider it

Vet analyzes the code for malicious patterns

Keep in mind

Vet does not fully sandbox the download

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2025-07-31. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

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