microsoft / microsoft/winget-pkgs

[New Feature]: Winget bot needs to get the ARP entry for specific apps with different versions

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Description

### Description of the new feature/enhancement

Winget bot needs to get the ARP entry for some apps which have different version for the setup and program.
- #373787

### Proposed technical implementation details (optional)

Get-ARPTable for apps with this problem

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Research direction

Start by reviewing related issue #373787 and the proposed Get-ARPTable entry point; the issue names no repository file or test. Trace how the bot handles apps whose setup and program versions differ, and consider the work complete when it retrieves the correct ARP entry for those cases.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell
Domain
cli, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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