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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 popular browsers like Chrome. It underscores the importance for developers and users to understand browser warnings that can disrupt access to useful tools like yt-dlp. Addressing these issues can improve trust and functionality in digital workflows.

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.