WinGet v1.30.100-preview Introduces --ignore-unavailable Flag, Crash Fixes, and AI Issue Triage
Microsoft released WinGet v1.30.100-preview on August 13, 2026, leading with a new --ignore-unavailable flag for the install command that enables batch operations to skip missing packages rather than aborting the entire provisioning process. The update resolves a critical 0x8000ffff crash affecting --disable-interactivity with the Resume feature, updates build agents to Visual Studio 2026, and implements an AI-powered agentic workflow to semantically identify duplicate issues in the repository's backlog. Community contributor @CatBraaain introduced the new flag, while maintainers refined the CI infrastructure to support PowerShell 5 for vcpkg port overlays alongside modernized testing with NUnit v4. Users can install the preview immediately via winget upgrade Microsoft.WinGet.Client --source winget --accept-package-agreements.
WinGet v1.30.100-preview Introduces --ignore-unavailable Flag, Crash Fixes, and AI Issue Triage
Microsoft has released WinGet v1.30.100-preview, introducing the new --ignore-unavailable flag for the install command, which allows batch operations to skip missing packages instead of halting the entire process. This version also addresses a critical crash affecting the --disable-interactivity feature and includes updates to build agents and AI-driven issue triage to manage the growing backlog of issues more effectively. The AI component, powered by Copilot, helps identify duplicate issues semantically and adds a label for possible duplicates without closing any issues. Overall, this update enhances WinGet's functionality and efficiency, particularly for users managing multiple installations, while maintaining a focus on community-driven improvements and robust bug fixes
