microsoft / microsoft/winget-pkgs

[Update Request]: Powershell

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Description

### What type of update are you requesting?

A new version of an existing package

### Current Package Identifier

Microsoft.PowerShell

### Package Version

7.6.3

### Please describe the changes you would like to see

There is a new release (7.6.3) available.
Download Page Url: https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/download/v7.6.3/PowerShell-7.6.3-win-x64.msi

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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

Find the existing Microsoft.PowerShell package manifest in the winget-pkgs repository and compare it with the PowerShell 7.6.3 release at the linked download URL. Update the manifest for the new version and validate it with the repository’s manifest checks; done means the package metadata points to the 7.6.3 Windows x64 installer and passes validation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell
Domain
release
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
75/100

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