microsoft / microsoft/winget-cli

Sum up the Package Sizes for winget update --all

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WinGet CLI

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Hi,

what do you think about a
winget update --all --whatif
which will show some detailed information about the coming update, including the total sized of data downlaoded bei winget.
I would like to decide if i will run update while i am mobile (some MB are fine while i am sittin in the train) ow wait till i am in the office (some GB only in the office network).

Regards
Ronny from Germany

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Research direction

Start with the WinGet CLI entry point for winget update --all and trace how package sizes are obtained before downloads begin. Define the --whatif output and verify that it reports the aggregate download size without performing updates; the issue names no files or tests, so repository exploration is required.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
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Newbie friendliness
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