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Install a chocolatey "package" from its sources without packaging

Is it possible to install a chocolatey "package" from its sources without packaging (choco pack) it?

When developing a package we have the sources in a directory (or git repository). When testing we need to choco pack it before we choco install.

Is there a command to test-install the developed package without running choco pack before?

Solution

  • No.

    In order to use choco install you need to have a package to install so it needs to be created using the choco pack command. It takes seconds to run so it won't impact your workflow.

    You could always run choco pack; choco install <PACKAGENAME> --source . from the folder containing the files, in a PowerShell session.