Microsoft has released a preview build of Windows Package Manager 1.29.140, which introduces source priority controls to improve search result ordering and reduce disambiguation prompts during package installation. Users can now assign priority values to repositories, allowing for better control over which sources are preferred in ambiguous situations. The update also includes scripting enhancements, such as a no-progress flag for automation scripts and improved GitHub API authentication to minimize rate limit failures. As this is a preview version, users should treat it as experimental, as it may still contain minor bugs

Windows Package Manager 1.29.140 Preview released

Microsoft released a preview build of Windows Package Manager that introduces source priority controls to help manage search result ordering more effectively. Trusted repositories can now be set higher than default sources like the Microsoft Store, reducing prompts for disambiguation when installing packages. Scripters will like the new no-progress flag and automatic GitHub API authentication which prevents rate limit failures in continuous integration pipelines. Users should treat this release as experimental since minor bugs might still appear before it reaches stable status.

Windows Package Manager 1.29.140 Preview released @ NT Compatible