microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli

Make Moniker an array field

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Some packages are known by multiple monikers. Take for example GnuPG.GnuPG - it has the moniker gnupg but is also commonly known as gpg. It would be beneficial if both terms could be added as monikers . Similarly, Microsoft.AppInstaller currently has the moniker winget, but it would be great if it could be both winget and appinstaller

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The issue names no files or tests. Start by locating the manifest definition and validation paths for Moniker in the winget-cli repository; verify how multiple values would work for GnuPG.GnuPG and Microsoft.AppInstaller. Done means both aliases can be represented and used as monikers without breaking existing manifests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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