Windows Package Manager version 1.29.280 introduces an experimental source prioritization system that allows users to rank repositories and minimize disambiguation prompts. The update includes significant automation enhancements, such as a new --no-progress flag for cleaner CI/CD pipelines, the ability to preserve custom installer arguments during export and import, and a fully sortable list output. Microsoft has also improved the default installer selection process, prioritizing MSIX and MSI formats, while addressing various edge-case crashes and PowerShell GitHub API rate-limit issues. Although this release is a candidate version and users are encouraged to test it, it promises practical updates for managing mixed deployment environments and improving overall usability

Windows Package Manager 1.29.280 RC Adds Source Prioritization and Automation Fixes

Windows Package Manager v1.29.280 is now available as a release candidate, introducing an experimental source priority system that lets you manually rank repositories and reduce annoying disambiguation prompts. The build packs heavily requested automation upgrades, including an --no-progress flag for cleaner CI/CD pipelines, preserved custom installer arguments during export and import, and fully sortable list output. Microsoft has also tightened default installer selection to favor MSIX and MSI formats while patching several edge-case crashes and resolving PowerShell GitHub API rate-limit bottlenecks. 

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