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WinGet is the Windows Package Manager. This project includes a CLI (Command Line Interface), PowerShell modules, and a COM (Component Object Model) API (Application Programming Interface).

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Merged PRs (30d): 15

Dominant language: C++
License: MIT
Last GitHub push: Sep 14, 2026
Latest indexed: Sep 19, 2026
Contributing guide: Contributing guide
Code of conduct: Code of conduct
Beginner labels: help wanted

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9 beginner-friendly issues open

Documentation for `winget list` is missing the `--sort` argument Open

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microsoft/winget-cli#6493 · 1 comment · Opened Aug 29, 2026
WinGetSourceCreator: PackWithMappingFile should verify makeappx.exe exists before invoking it Open

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microsoft/winget-cli#6427 · Opened Aug 3, 2026
Update pull request template: require evidence, tests, and AI disclosure Open

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microsoft/winget-cli#6397 · Opened Jul 27, 2026
Add a policy on AI-generated / AI-assisted contributions Open

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microsoft/winget-cli#6396 · 1 reaction · Opened Jul 27, 2026
CONTRIBUTING.md: define testing requirements for contributions Open

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microsoft/winget-cli#6394 · 1 comment · Opened Jul 27, 2026
Incorrect URL for Microsoft Store Terms of Transaction Open

Issue-Docs msstore

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microsoft/winget-cli#6331 · 1 comment · Opened Jun 24, 2026
The explicit flag for source is translated like in "explicit content" Open

Command-Source Issue-Bug

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microsoft/winget-cli#6148 · Opened Apr 16, 2026
[WinGetUtil] ValidateManifestInstallers fails for zip installers with appx/msix NestedInstallerType Open

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microsoft/winget-cli#6080 · Opened Mar 7, 2026
[New Feature]: Replace "Installer failed with exit code: 0x80073d06" with a more user-friendly message Open

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microsoft/winget-cli#6391 · 1 comment · 1 reaction · Opened Nov 26, 2023

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