Help installing python, please
Help installing python, please
It could be, but it doesn<|pad|> to be used differently. Downloading a hack just to tweak your game doesn’t automatically mean you’re a developer. For regular users, sites like this are generally less secure compared to tools such as Nexus that check most files for threats. Plus, you’re more likely to get an installer or package rather than source code, which wouldn’t be practical for most gamers.
I'm not claiming it's extremely dangerous, but this platform tends to be avoided by most users for a good reason. You're essentially handling things alone, and the guidance is often unclear at best. After Microsoft acquired it, their focus on security might mean they could provide decent antivirus protection, but only if you're willing to deal with the rest.
You're in the wrong spot. It doesn't make sense because I assume most of GitHub's users don't even use Windows.
The source files are merely written text. Analyzing them for malicious content isn't practical. You could attempt to compile and run the code from every GitHub repo, but that would require significant effort. As mentioned, some sites host malicious code intentionally for research or testing purposes. GitHub primarily serves developers, not general users. Certain creators bypass hosting full binaries by linking directly to their repositories, saving on website maintenance and downloads. This gives access to the source rather than relying on potentially unsafe files. The only drawback is that you must handle the build process yourself. Offering an installer is standard practice, but not every developer has the time or expertise to create one. They might be hobbyists with basic coding skills rather than professionals.
It seems like in this situation *certainly* the dev would have helped a lot. Including the full Python implementation could have made installation much simpler. Of course, it’s faster and simpler just to tell him to install the latest unmodified Python and hope for the best. Thanks for explaining, but honestly it’s not always how people use it. There are countless mods for various reasons—maybe because they’re easy to host, better than big platforms like Google or Mega, though that’s just guesswork. These usually don’t contain source code; they’re just programs, textures, or cheat tools. So they could be easily scanned. That’s why I’m saying it—modders often do this to share their work, let others improve it, or use it for different mods. The point is, the source code doesn’t matter; it’s just another file-hosting site, and the lack of protection is pretty impressive. : P *by the way, I haven’t used it for cheating, but it’s a cool tool—character swaps, camera changes, even cheat features are possible. But if you really want to cheat, there are usually ready-made mods that make it way easier. Cheat Engine is complicated and cryptic, so it’s not the best option. Edit: maybe that part isn’t really connected, but there’s a funny video about mods and cheats explaining how you can basically cheat yourself using built-in tools. That’s probably why I don’t usually try it—10/10, the video was awesome.*