typst / typst/package-check

Add check if the latest patch version is used in the `compiler` field

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Description

In most cases people don't realize the compiler field is a minimum version, and just specify the latest compiler version, e.g. currently 0.14.2. This is a bit unfortunate, because it will require the latest patch version to use the package and even just slightly outdated compiler versions such as 0.14.1 and 0.14.0 will refuse to compile the package.

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Research direction

The issue names the package compiler field but no implementation file or test. Start by locating the validation entry point for package metadata and the existing compiler-version checks. Done means the checker detects compiler values that require only the latest patch version and reports the problem consistently.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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