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Pencil.dev Reputation Check

January 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Pencil → Safety Check

First checked January 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Trusted but Verify Key details in this review: limited external security data and strong independent trust. Review the evidence before relying on the site.

How we scored pencil.dev

Positive signals:
  • strong independent trust
  • an active SSL certificate (3 months)
Context signals:
  • limited external security data
  • visible website content
Last checked January 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.3.5

About pencil.dev

We reviewed pencil.dev and found a mix of positive and cautionary signals. The site does not currently look like a confirmed scam, but the evidence is not strong enough to treat it as fully established either. The current trust score is 69/100. Key signals include limited external security data, strong independent trust, and visible website content. Verify key details and recent independent feedback before relying on this site for important actions.

FAQ

Is pencil.dev safe?

Based on current analysis, pencil.dev appears to be generally safe overall, although some caution points still remain. Signals such as strong independent trust support this assessment. Basic verification is still recommended.

Why does pencil.dev have mixed reputation signals?

Key factors include hosting in US. Security-source coverage was limited at the time of review, so malware and phishing findings may be incomplete. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, and on-page behavior patterns. Overall, this points to a mixed profile rather than a clearly safe one.

Domain Information

Top Level Domain .dev Generic TLD
Domain Name Pencil.dev
Registration details are private or not accessible for this domain.

Technical Details

IP Address 216.150.1.1
Hosting Provider AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc. Walnut, California, US
SSL Certificate R13 TLS 1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from January 13, 2026 at 4:46 AM · to April 13, 2026 at 4:46 AM

Content Analysis

Website title Pencil – Design Mode for Cursor
Website description Pencil fundamentally increases your engineering speed by bringing designing directly into your preferred IDE.
Primary Language
Mentioned hosts (7)
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Security Analysis

Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google.

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