chocolatey / chocolatey/choco

Logging - Add a switch to reduce logging

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Description

The `chocolatey.log` defaults to verbose / debug logging and can be difficult for customers to follow. Add a switch to switch off debug / verbose logging.

### References
* [Zendesk Ticket](https://chocolatey.zendesk.com/agent/tickets/3173)

┆Issue is synchronized with this [Gitlab issue](https://gitlab.com/chocolatey/collaborators/choco-licensed/-/issues/400) by [Unito](https://www.unito.io)

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. Begin by locating the logging configuration and switch-handling entry points, then confirm the expected behavior with maintainers; done means the requested switch reduces verbose/debug output in chocolatey.log.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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