microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli

Default behavior for dealing with signed or unsigned configuration files by settings

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

WinGet should support signed and unsigned configuration files.

There should be additional warnings/errors related to the files when they don't conform to the default behavior.

Proposed technical implementation details

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating WinGet's configuration-file handling and any existing signature validation, then clarify the default treatment of signed and unsigned files. Done should include defined behavior plus appropriate warnings or errors for files that do not match it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
cli, security
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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