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winget: List all packages installed that can be managed with winget.
$ winget list --source winget
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The command "winget list --source winget" is used to list all the available applications that can be installed using the "winget" command, with the source being the official Microsoft App Installer source called "winget".

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "winget": This is the main command-line tool provided by Microsoft to manage and install applications on Windows. "winget" stands for Windows Package Manager.
  • "list": This subcommand is used to list the available applications. It retrieves a list of installed or available packages for installation.
  • "--source winget": This option specifies the source from which the list of applications will be retrieved. In this case, "winget" is specified as the source. This means that the command will fetch the list of applications from the official Microsoft App Installer source called "winget".

When you run this command, it will display a list of applications that can be installed using "winget", based on the packages available in the "winget" source.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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