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Because the Windows Package Manager repository is community-maintained, many valuable packages are submitted by volunteers who maintain installers for open-source tools. These volunteers may not own the official domain, so they cannot earn the "Verified" badge, even if their manifests are perfectly safe and functional. When WinGet reports a client-verified status, you gain