PowerShell / PowerShell/PSResourceGet

Install-Module should offer client certificate authentication

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feature_request
Dominant language
C#
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Description

Summary of the new feature / enhancement

For instance, my private NuGet server requires a client certificate. I cannot specify this with Install-Package Install-Module.

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

As far as I can tell, Install-Package Install-Module calls Invoke-WebRequest. This cmdlet does support client certificate authentication, which should be a simple pass through.

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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests; start by tracing how Install-Module reaches Invoke-WebRequest and how request options are exposed. Confirm how client certificate authentication is represented for a private NuGet server, then verify that a certificate can be specified and used successfully by Install-Module.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, powershell
Domain
cli, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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