diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ecb1102..a2dcf0c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -207,6 +207,24 @@ python main.py --- +#### πŸ›‘οΈ Windows Defender / Antivirus Warning + +Some antivirus software may flag the `.exe` files as false positives. This is a **known limitation** of PyInstaller-packaged applications. + +**Why this happens:** +- PyInstaller bundles Python runtime and libraries together +- Antivirus heuristics can misidentify packed executables as suspicious +- This affects many legitimate Python applications built with PyInstaller + +**Safe alternatives:** +- βœ… **Use pip installation:** `pip install ytsage` (recommended) +- βœ… **Build from source** +- βœ… **Whitelist the application** in your antivirus software + +> πŸ“‹ **Related Issues:** [#33](https://github.com/oop7/YTSage/issues/33) - This is a known PyInstaller limitation, not a security issue with YTSage itself. + +--- + #### 🍎 macOS: "App is damaged and can’t be opened" If you see this error on macOS Sonoma or newer, you need to remove the quarantine attribute. @@ -391,4 +409,4 @@ This tool is for personal use only. Please respect YouTube's terms of service an Made with ❀️ by [oop7](https://github.com/oop7) - \ No newline at end of file +