Add Batch Installation Support for Multiple Packages

[Gupta-02]

Description:
Currently, the tool only supports installing one package at a time via interactive selection. Add a new command-line flag (e.g., --batch or -b) that allows users to install multiple packages in a single run. For example: archpkg install firefox vscode --batch. This should handle dependencies intelligently, show progress for each package, and provide a summary of successes/failures.

Acceptance Criteria:

New flag accepts multiple package names.
Validates all packages exist before starting installation.
Displays installation progress and final status.
Handles errors gracefully (e.g., skip failed packages but continue others).
Updates help text and README with examples.

[AdmGenSameer]

@Gupta-02 Good enhancement suggestion issue, will assign you this , since you are interested in more than one issue , so I would like to discuss further with you so kindly share your discord , and join our server Discord Link

[Gupta-02]

Approach

1. Extend CLI Interface

Introduce a new command-line flag --batch (short: -b) under the install command.

Modify the argument parser to accept multiple package names when this flag is present.

Update the command help text and README with examples demonstrating batch installation usage.

2. Pre-Installation Validation

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Approach

Command-line Flag Enhancement

Introduce a new flag --batch (short form -b) to enable multi-package installation in a single command.

Update the argument parser to support:

archpkg install firefox vscode --batch

Modify the help text and README to include usage examples and flag descriptions.

Package Validation

Before installation begins, validate all specified packages against the repository or local index.

If any packages are invalid or missing, log clear warnings but continue with the valid ones.

Maintain a validation summary to show which packages will proceed to installation.

Batch Installation Logic

Iterate through each valid package in the provided list.

For each package:

Resolve and install dependencies using existing dependency resolution logic.

Display progress messages such as:

[2/5] Installing vscode...

Capture individual installation status (success/failure).

Error Handling & Continuity

Handle errors gracefully using try-catch or equivalent mechanisms.

If a package installation fails, skip to the next one instead of aborting the entire process.

Record detailed failure reasons for reporting.

Progress Tracking & Summary

Provide real-time feedback for each installation step.

After completion, display a final summary table or log section showing:

✅ Successfully installed packages

❌ Failed installations (with brief error reason)

Documentation & Testing

Update CLI help text and README with batch installation examples.

Add tests for:

Valid batch installs

Mixed valid/invalid packages

Dependency handling

[AdmGenSameer]

@Gupta-02 Ok fine , but we don't want users to always add --batch flag when they want to install multiple packages, just simply he writes the name of packages and we start installation.

[Gupta-02]

Done