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`install` / `update` to specified old version of app

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Description

Investigation Resources

https://github.com/majd/ipatool
https://github.com/majd/ipatool/issues/6#issuecomment-1115843056
https://github.com/NyaMisty/ipatool-py#download-old-version
https://www.txthinking.com/talks/articles/ios-old-version-app-en.article
https://tools.lancely.tech/apple/app-version/cn/447188370

Original Issue

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I was wondering if it is possible to downgrade apps downloaded from the app store using mas. (If the older versions of the app have been downloaded/linked to the apple id)

Describe the solution you'd like
If all the app updates are linked to the apple id then maybe mas can install them using something like a install-old version command

I don't know if it would be possible though.

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Research direction

Begin by reviewing the linked ipatool, ipatool-py, and Apple App Store version resources, then compare their findings with mas's existing install and update commands. Determine whether versions linked to an Apple ID can be selected, and document a working specified-version install or update flow if the platform permits it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, swift
Domain
cli, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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