microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli

Default table view for Get-WingetPackage should fit all properties in 120 char screen

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

The default table view of Get-WingetPackage does not specify column with for Name and Id properties. Because of that, some other properties might not fit in 120-symbols width window.

Proposed technical implementation details

Add fixed width to Name and ID properties.

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Research direction

Locate the default table view used by Get-WingetPackage and inspect how the Name and Id columns are configured. Set fixed widths so the displayed properties fit within a 120-character window, then run the relevant existing tests or command output checks to confirm the layout.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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