microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli
winget install wrong pacakge from msstore
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Description
Brief description of your issue
I am trying to install the 'Visual Studio Code' using the msstore source but it installs 'Visual Studio Code - Insiders'.
Steps to reproduce
> winget install -s msstore "Visual Studio Code"
Expected behavior
winget install 'Visual Studio Code'
Actual behavior
winget install a different 'Visual Studio Code - Insiders'
> winget install -s msstore "Visual Studio Code"
Found Visual Studio Code - Insiders [XP8LFCZM790F6B] Version 1.84.0
This application is licensed to you by its owner.
Microsoft is not responsible for, nor does it grant any licenses to, third-party packages.
Agreements for Visual Studio Code - Insiders [XP8LFCZM790F6B] Version 1.84.0
Environment
Windows Package Manager (Preview) v1.7.2782-preview
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Windows: Windows.Desktop v10.0.22631.2861
System Architecture: X64
Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller v1.22.2782.0
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Research direction
Start with the winget install -s msstore "Visual Studio Code" command and reproduce the result using the reported Windows Package Manager version. Trace how the msstore source resolves that name and compare the selected package with the expected Visual Studio Code package. Done means the command selects Visual Studio Code rather than Visual Studio Code - Insiders.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- cli, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100