Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
This page contains Windows bias

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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.

Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_tools
powershell_heavy
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation for setting up signing integrations with Artifact Signing is heavily Windows-centric, especially in the SignTool section. All setup instructions, prerequisites, and examples are tailored for Windows environments, using Windows-specific tools (SignTool.exe, MSI installers, WinGet, PowerShell). There are no equivalent instructions or examples for Linux or macOS users, nor is there guidance for cross-platform alternatives. The other integrations (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, SDK) are mentioned but not documented in detail here.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit guidance for Linux/macOS users, including supported signing tools and setup steps.
  • If SignTool is Windows-only, clarify this early and direct non-Windows users to alternative integrations (e.g., SDK, GitHub Actions).
  • Provide examples for using Artifact Signing with cross-platform tools (e.g., OpenSSL, sigstore, or .NET CLI on Linux/macOS if supported).
  • Ensure parity in documentation for SDK usage, including Linux/macOS installation and usage instructions.
  • Where PowerShell is used for automation, offer equivalent Bash or shell script examples for Linux/macOS.
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Scan History

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