microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli

[REQUEST] Verbosity on `winget search`

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Add extra information to search OR add a verbose option. Possible additions are:

  • short description
  • release/update date
  • version check (showing whether you have an older/newer/same build)
  • clickable link if source is msstore

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing winget search command and its current output. The scope must first be narrowed to either additional search information or a verbose option, with the requested fields and completion criteria agreed before implementation.

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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
20/100

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