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by anon7000 27 days ago
Yeah, if the script only downloads something from GH releases and doesn’t even put it in a bin dir… why not just make it a normal download from the website
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brookst 27 days ago
Because the script can do branching logic and checks that you otherwise have to explain to the user.

Not defending the practice, I don’t like it. But the intent is to make it easier.

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