(unofficial) Chocolatey Package Deprecater/Retirer (Script)

The (unofficial) Chocolatey Package Deprecater/Retirer (Script) is a PowerShell script for Windows. It is designed for Chocolatey package maintainers and creators who need to deprecate or retire a package. The script provides a focused way to carry out these package maintenance tasks without repeatedly locating and reviewing the relevant Chocolatey documentation.

It rewrites a .nuspec file so that it is prepared for deprecation or retirement. Before changing the file, it always creates a backup of the original .nuspec file. When a package is retired, the script can create the required chocolateyInstall.ps1 file. It can also add a “cute” iconUrl to the package information.

The script is intended for occasional maintenance work rather than everyday package installation. Its help option, CDEPRECATE -help, provides guidance on the available options and switches. This makes it fit the Chocolatey packaging category as a utility for maintainers working with package metadata and retirement procedures.

MirrorNest distributes the tool by linking directly to the official release instead of hosting a mirrored copy. Readers therefore obtain the software through the release source referenced by the catalog entry. The license is unknown, so users should check the official release information for licensing terms before using or redistributing it.