The Windows Package Manager v1.29 release candidate introduces source priority controls, allowing administrators to determine which repositories take precedence during package searches. It enhances the export and import workflow by preserving custom installer arguments, reducing the need for manual adjustments when migrating installations. Additionally, the update improves search result sorting and output formatting for smoother automation, while enforcing a hierarchy for installer types to eliminate guesswork in package selection. Various bug fixes are also included to enhance deployment efficiency and prevent issues related to configuration corruption
Windows Package Manager 1.29.240 Release Candidate Adds Source Priority and Smarter Export Controls
Windows Package Manager v1.29 release candidate introduces source priority controls that let administrators dictate which repositories take precedence during package searches. The export and import workflow finally preserves custom installer arguments like --override flags, saving admins from manually rebuilding silent install switches across different machines. Search results now sort cleanly with new command-line options, while redirected output stays free of progress spinners and truncated columns for smoother automation pipelines. Installer selection follows a strict default hierarchy and several deployment-breaking bugs get patched in this build before the stable release drops.
