does the stated purpose of the tool influence whether or not you can trust it?
Certain tools are more likely to be used by people working in spaces where they should/must be less trusting.
If there was a tool (there is) to scan my platform deployment against some NCSC/NSA guidance for platform security, and I wanted to use it, I'm likely operating in a space that should consider being cautious about running random tools I find on the internet.
The idea that whether or not it needs scrutiny is impacted by your goals with the software is... creative