microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli
Identify progressive installers or installer apps
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Description
Description of the new feature/enhancement
As a user I would like to be informed when an installer is progressive so I know I might not be able to get a specific version of an application. Some programs like Steam are available as an installer that immediately checks for the current version of the program and installs the latest version.
Proposed technical implementation details (optional)
This could be a flag or switch in the manifest that would identify these kinds of applications.
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Research direction
The issue names no source files, tests, or entry points. Start by examining how application manifests represent installer behavior and how progressive installers such as Steam could be identified; done means users are informed that a specific application version may not be obtainable.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- cli
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100