validate command (winget)
The validate command of the winget tool validates a manifest for submitting software to the Microsoft Community Package Manifest Repository on GitHub. The manifest must be a YAML file that follows the specification.
Usage
winget validate [--manifest] \<path>
Arguments
The following arguments are available.
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| --manifest | the path to the manifest to be validated. |
Options
The options allow you to customize the validate experience to meet your needs.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -?,--help | Shows help about the selected command. |
| --wait | Prompts the user to press any key before exiting. |
| --logs,--open-logs | Open the default logs location. |
| --verbose, --verbose-logs | Used to override the logging setting and create a verbose log. |
| --disable-interactivity | Disable interactive prompts. |
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