automation scripting

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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about automation scripting focus on the new Microsoft Store CLI, a built-in command-line tool that enables scriptable app installs and updates without the GUI. This feature is especially relevant for power users, IT professionals, and administrators seeking faster, automated workflows. The tag also covers broader automation topics, including open-source Windows apps that help speed up repetitive tasks, manage backups, and streamline local workflows. Recurring themes include terminal-based control, scriptable access to Store-hosted apps, and tools that extend Windows functionality for task automation.
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    Store CLI Arrives in Windows: Terminal-based Microsoft Store for Install and Update

    Microsoft has quietly added a first‑party command‑line client for the Microsoft Store to Windows: a built‑in Store CLI surfaced as the store command that lets you browse, search, install and update Store content from the terminal without opening the GUI. This is a small change on the surface...
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    Windows 11 Adds Built-in Store CLI for Scriptable App Installs

    Microsoft has quietly added a first‑party command‑line client for the Microsoft Store to Windows 11: a built‑in Store CLI surfaced as the store command that lets you browse, search, install and update Store content from the terminal without opening the GUI. This is a small change on the surface...
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    Top 10 Open Source Windows Apps to Speed Up Tasks and Regain Control

    If you use Windows and want to reclaim control of your data, speed up repetitive tasks, and avoid vendor lock-in without spending a dime, these ten open-source apps are the fastest, most practical way to do it. They replace or meaningfully extend common proprietary tools—office suites...
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