doc/windows/package-manager/winget/validate.md
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.
winget validate [--manifest] <manifest> [<options>]
The following arguments are available.
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| --manifest | The path to the manifest to be validated. |
The options allow you to customize the export experience to meet your needs.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -?, --help | Get additional help on this command. |
| --wait | Prompts the user to press any key before exiting. |
| --logs, --open-logs | Open the default logs location. |
| --verbose, --verbose-logs | Enables verbose logging for winget. |
| --disable-interactivity | Disable interactive prompts. |