microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli

Improve error message for network connectivity

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Description

Description of the new feature/enhancement

Improve the network related error message from #566

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

Update the error text to include the possibility that it could be related to a firewall issue. #566 will be used to track the update to content at https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/package-manager/

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the CLI's network connectivity error text, then read issue #566 and the linked Windows Package Manager documentation for context. Done means the error message also tells users that a firewall issue may be involved.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
cli, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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