winui-packaging Skill
MSIX packaging, code signing, and distribution for WinUI 3 apps — build for release, certificate generation (winapp cert generate), certificate trust, code signing (winapp sign), self-contained deployment, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and Microsoft Store submission. Use when preparing for release, creating MSIX installer Published by microsoft in win-dev-skills.
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Deployment, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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What is winui-packaging Skill?
MSIX packaging, code signing, and distribution for WinUI 3 apps — build for release, certificate generation (winapp cert generate), certificate trust, code signing (winapp sign), self-contained deployment, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and Microsoft Store submission. Use when preparing for release, creating MSIX installer Published by microsoft in win-dev-skills. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.
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Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Deployment
- Deployment use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: plugins/winui/skills/winui-packaging/SKILL.md
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Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use winui-packaging Skill
- Use it for deployment.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/win-dev-skills
- Skill file: plugins/winui/skills/winui-packaging/SKILL.md
What it does
MSIX packaging, code signing, and distribution for WinUI 3 apps — build for release, certificate generation (winapp cert generate), certificate trust, code signing (winapp sign), self-contained deployment, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and Microsoft Store submission. Use when preparing for release, creating MSIX installer
Skill instructions
Quick Reference | Task | Command | |------|---------| | Build for release | .\BuildAndRun.ps1 /p:Configuration=Release | | Package + sign | winapp package <dir --cert devcert.pfx | | Generate + sign + package | winapp package <dir --generate-cert --install-cert | | Generate dev certificate | winapp cert generate | | Trust certificate (admin) | winapp cert install ./devcert.pfx | | Sign existing file | winapp sign ./app.msix ./devcert.pfx | | Self-contained deployment | winapp package <dir --cert devcert.pfx --self-contained | End-to-End Workflow Step 1: Build for Release Use the BuildAndRun.ps1 script from the winui-dev-workflow skill to build your app in Release configuration without launching it: powershell .\BuildAndRun.ps1 /p:Configuration=Release -SkipRun Step 2: Generate Certificate (one-time) powershell winapp cert generate --manifest . Creates devcert.pfx (default password: password). The --manifest flag auto-matches the Publisher field in Package.appxmanifest. Step 3: Trust Ce
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Frequently asked questions
What is winui-packaging?
winui-packaging is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. MSIX packaging, code signing, and distribution for WinUI 3 apps — build for release, certificate generation (winapp cert generate), certificate trust, code signing (winapp sign), self-contained.
Who is winui-packaging best for?
winui-packaging is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, deployment workflows.
How do I install winui-packaging?
Install or run winui-packaging using Copy skill directory. Check winui-packaging for the latest setup command.
Is winui-packaging actively maintained?
winui-packaging may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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