microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli

Expose "export --all" via the COM API

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Description

Relevant area(s)

WinGet CLI

Description of the new feature / enhancement

The COM API should enable calling for a full export.

Proposed technical implementation details

No response

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Research direction

Start by comparing the WinGet CLI's export --all behavior with the existing COM API surface. Trace how export is exposed through the COM API and define completion as allowing callers to request the same full export; the issue names no files or tests, so repository research is required first.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
api, cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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