Microsoft has released Windows Package Manager v1.29.380, which reflects a significant jump of 90 build numbers but includes only one merged pull request, focusing on stability rather than new features. The real value of this version lies in the full v1.29 toolkit it carries forward, which includes features such as Source Priority, a --no-progress flag for scripts, and upgrade-aware parameters for AI agents. The single change in this release involves normalizing relative paths to absolute ones for improved security and reliability, while additional fixes enhance supply-chain integrity through better code-signing practices. With the development team already transitioning to v1.30, this servicing release serves primarily as a maintenance update rather than an introduction of new functionalities

Windows Package Manager 1.29.380 Ships With One Merged PR Despite a 90-Spot Jump

Microsoft released Windows Package Manager v1.29.380 as a servicing release that jumps 90 build numbers yet merges just a single pull request. Its real value comes from the full v1.29 toolkit it carries forward: Source Priority, a --no-progress flag for scripts, sortable output, and upgrade-aware MCP parameters that let AI agents update apps. The lone new change roots relative paths while bundled fixes add RFC 3161 code-signing counter-timestamping for better supply-chain integrity. Active development has since moved to v1.30, making 1.29.380 a stability-focused backward-port rather than a feature release.

Windows Package Manager 1.29.380 Ships With One Merged PR Despite a 90-Spot Jump @ NT Compatible