microsoft / microsoft/winget-create

`wingetcreate new` if PackageIdentifier exists

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C#
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Description

Description of the new feature/enhancement

if wingetcreate new detects a duplicate/existing PackageIdentifier it should use the Metadata from the newest Manifest.

Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

Use the Metadata from the newest Manifest like wingetcreate update. And add the missing Metadata.

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Research direction

Start at the wingetcreate new command and compare its duplicate PackageIdentifier handling with wingetcreate update. Trace how the newest Manifest Metadata is selected; done means new reuses that metadata and adds missing metadata when an existing identifier is detected.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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