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Winget Update Manager v3.0.0

Major Parsing Engine Overhaul and Application Detection Enhancement

Core Improvements

Enhanced Winget Parsing Engine: Complete rewrite of the winget output parsing system

• Truncated ID Support: Fixed detection of applications with truncated IDs ending with "…"
• Breackable Software: Fixed parsing and correctly identified
• Flexible Column Parsing: Improved handling of irregular column spacing in winget output
• Multi-Format Support: Added support for both 3-part and 5-part winget output formats

Enhanced Application Categories: Expanded categorization with intelligent priority assignment

Installation & User Experience

One-Line Installation System: Professional installation script with global command setup

• Automatic Setup: Creates global winget-update command accessible from anywhere
• PowerShell Profile Integration: Seamless integration with user PowerShell profile
• Prerequisite Validation: Automatic checking of PowerShell and winget requirements

Technical Enhancements

Robust Error Handling: Enhanced error management throughout the application

• Winget Command Validation: Better handling of winget execution failures
• Array Initialization: Fixed potential null reference issues
• Graceful Degradation: Improved fallback mechanisms for edge cases

Performance Optimizations: Streamlined processing for better responsiveness

• Efficient Parsing: Optimized regex patterns and string operations
• Memory Management: Better handling of large winget output

Compatibility & Migration

• PowerShell: 5.1+ and PowerShell 7+ fully supported
• Windows: Windows 10 (Build 1809+) and Windows 11
• Backwards Compatibility: Existing exclusion lists and configurations preserved
• Automatic Migration: No manual intervention required for existing users

📦 Installation

# One-line installation
iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sterbweise/winget-update/main/install.ps1'))

# After installation, use from anywhere
winget-update -Mode dry-run

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