: Before opening, upload the .rar (or the extracted contents) to VirusTotal to check for malware.
: Many specific modding projects (like those for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly ) have dedicated Discord servers where "v0.1" (alpha/beta) versions are shared for testing.
: Check reputable sites like ModDB or Nexus Mods . These platforms usually have comment sections and "Endorsements" that act as a quality check for the mod's content.