microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli

Adding a vcpkg for API

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Currently the COM API is only packaged a NuGet package designed to be consumed from .NET. While native usage could be added to the NuGet package, a vcpkg package would be even better

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Research direction

Start by reviewing how the COM API is currently packaged as a NuGet package and the requirements for native consumption via vcpkg. Define the package scope and verify that the resulting package supports the intended native API use; the issue provides no file, test, or implementation details.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
api, build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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