SMRTR ProgrammingJun 28, 2025Hacker News

Vet – A tool for safely running remote shell scripts

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vet is a new tool that enhances security when running remote scripts. It downloads scripts, shows changes, performs linting, and requires user approval before execution. This approach addresses the dangers of blindly piping commands to bash, such as potential malware or incomplete downloads. vet offers a safer way to install software by adding checks and user confirmation steps.

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