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Chrome blocking yt-dlp, critical security issue for developers using open source tools.
Summary
Chrome's Safe Browsing heuristics falsely flag yt-dlp, a popular youtube-dl fork, as suspicious on Windows, creating a chicken-and-egg barrier for open-source adoption. This highlights how browser security models can stifle indie developer tools despite being intended to protect users. The issue underscores the need for better distribution mechanisms for legitimate software.