How to use the command `choco-push` (with examples)

This article will provide examples of how to use the choco-push command, which is used to push a compiled NuGet package (nupkg) to a package feed.

Use case 1: Push a compiled nupkg to the specified feed

Code:

choco push --source https://push.chocolatey.org/

Motivation: The motivation for using this example is to push a compiled nupkg to a specific package feed. This is useful when you want to distribute your compiled package to be used by others.

Explanation:

• choco push: This is the command to push a compiled nupkg.
• --source https://push.chocolatey.org/: This argument specifies the package feed to which the nupkg will be pushed.

Example output:

Pushing Chocolatey package files to https://push.chocolatey.org/
...
Push completed successfully.

Use case 2: Push a compiled nupkg to the specified feed with a timeout in seconds

Code:

choco push --source https://push.chocolatey.org/ --execution-timeout 500

Motivation: The motivation for using this example is to push a compiled nupkg to a specific package feed with a custom timeout. This is useful when you have a slower network connection or want to specify a shorter or longer timeout period.

Explanation:

• choco push: This is the command to push a compiled nupkg.
• --source https://push.chocolatey.org/: This argument specifies the package feed to which the nupkg will be pushed.
• --execution-timeout 500: This argument specifies the timeout in seconds for the push operation. The default timeout is 2700 seconds (45 minutes). By specifying a custom timeout of 500 seconds, the push operation will be cancelled if it takes longer than 500 seconds.

Example output:

Pushing Chocolatey package files to https://push.chocolatey.org/ with a timeout of 500 seconds
...
Push completed successfully within the specified timeout.

Conclusion:

The choco-push command is a powerful tool for pushing compiled nupkg packages to package feeds. By using this command, developers can easily distribute their packages for others to use. Additionally, the command provides options like specifying the package feed and setting a custom timeout for more flexibility and control.