Specification: PowerShell Module Full Parity#6290
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Specification for achieving full functional parity between the WinGet PowerShell module and the CLI, including SYSTEM context support, new cmdlets for configure/pin/download/repair/settings operations, and enhanced source management. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Trenly
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Trenly
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Jun 17, 2026
WinGet ships two separate PowerShell modules: - Microsoft.WinGet.Client (package management) - Microsoft.WinGet.Configuration (configuration/DSC operations) Update spec to clearly delineate which cmdlets belong to which module, add Configuration-specific gaps (history, abort, delete), update the architecture diagram, and note module consolidation as a future consideration. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
- Remove detailed IDL interface definitions (too implementation-level for a spec; keep high-level description of needed COM surface) - Use PinType property instead of IsBlocking for future expandability (supports checking gating pins too) - Add PR microsoft#6190 (Configuration module improvements) to Resources Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Jun 23, 2026
Rewrite the PowerShell parity spec against the actual shipping source. Most CLI surface already has cmdlets (download=Export-WinGetPackage, repair=Repair-WinGetPackage, configure test/show/list/abort/delete, settings, -Scope). Scope the real gaps to pin management and package list import/export. Reframe elevated/SYSTEM context as reliability bugs in the existing activation paths, not missing features. Fix the architecture to show Configuration uses Microsoft.Management.Configuration. Model pins with PinType (incl. gating) and drop deep COM interface design per review. Remove the module-consolidation idea. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Resolve check-spelling failures for the PowerShell parity spec. Co-authored-by: Copilot <223556219+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Specification for achieving full functional parity between the WinGet PowerShell modules and the CLI.
Revised after review to reflect the actual shipping source rather than an overstated gap list. Key corrections:
Microsoft.WinGet.ClientandMicrosoft.WinGet.Configuration(download =Export-WinGetPackage, repair =Repair-WinGetPackage, configure test/show/list/abort/delete, user/admin settings,-Scope).Add/Get/Remove/Reset-WinGetPin) and package list import/export (winget export/import, #5041) — distinct fromExport-WinGetPackage(download).Microsoft.WinGet.ConfigurationusesMicrosoft.Management.Configuration, notMicrosoft.Management.Deployment.PinType(Pinning/Blocking/Gating) and drops deep COM interface design per review feedback (keeps cmdlet inputs/outputs only).Authored with GitHub Copilot assistance.
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