One of the significant enhancements includes updates to the winget component, which now offers better alignment with internal package tracking systems, ensuring consistency across Windows environments. Users will also appreciate the increased control over log files, allowing for adjustments in size to optimize system resource management, thereby preventing slowdowns.
Among the standout features introduced in this release are 'sourceEdit' and 'listDetails.' The 'sourceEdit' functionality permits users to manipulate sources with greater flexibility via configuration settings, allowing for explicit or implicit source definitions. For instance, if a specific font source is defined, users can easily integrate it into their list of default sources with a simple command.
The 'listDetails' feature enhances the traditional listing command by providing in-depth information about installed applications, drawn directly from their manifest data. This allows users to receive not just an overview but also specific details about each application, enriching the package management experience.
To utilize these features, users can enable them in the settings file by toggling the "experimentalFeatures" key and setting the desired feature to true. This preview emphasizes the ongoing efforts to refine the package management process, making it more user-friendly.
In addition to these new functionalities, the update also includes internal optimizations and bug fixes. For instance, it ensures that Portable Packages correctly manage directory separators across various systems, enhancing reliability. There's also a refinement of the experimental font feature, ensuring clarity and alignment with user expectations.
Additionally, for those utilizing winget's configuration test commands, this release improves compatibility by allowing commands to operate with the --suppress-initial-details flag, eliminating the prior necessity of accepting configuration agreements beforehand.
Overall, Windows Package Manager 1.28.110 Preview represents a significant step forward in enhancing the usability and functionality of the package manager, inviting users to explore the latest features while acknowledging the potential for minor bugs as it is still in a preview phase.
For users keen on trying out these upcoming features and improvements, the preview version is available for download from Microsoft's official repository
Windows Package Manager 1.28.110 Preview released
Microsoft has released a preview version of the Windows Package Manager (version 1.28.110) with several new features aimed at enhancing user experience. The update includes improvements to the winget component, allowing for more control over log files and better management of system resources. Additionally, two experimental features have been introduced: 'sourceEdit', which enables flexible source manipulation through configuration settings, and 'listDetails', which provides detailed information about installed applications directly from their manifest data. This preview release also includes internal clean-up and bug fixes to improve the reliability and usability of the package manager.
Windows Package Manager 1.28.110 Preview released @ NT Compatible
