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Tell HN: Chrome says "Suspicious Download" when trying to download yt-dlp

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Why This Matters

This incident highlights ongoing challenges in balancing security and user experience in web browsers, especially when dealing with popular tools like yt-dlp. It underscores the importance of transparent security warnings to prevent user confusion and ensure safe software downloads. Such issues can impact developer workflows and consumer trust in browser security features.

Key Takeaways

On a newest version, I attempted to download newest yt-dlp only to be warned of "Suspicious Download". No explanation what that means was provided.