winapp-troubleshoot Skill
Diagnose and fix common Windows app packaging, signing, identity, and SDK errors. Use when encountering errors with MSIX packaging, certificate signing, Windows SDK setup, or app installation. Published by microsoft in winappCli.
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What is winapp-troubleshoot Skill?
Diagnose and fix common Windows app packaging, signing, identity, and SDK errors. Use when encountering errors with MSIX packaging, certificate signing, Windows SDK setup, or app installation. Published by microsoft in winappCli. 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.
Automated repository signals based on public metadata such as recency, license, installation evidence, and adoption. These are not a security audit or endorsement. See how SkillIndex evaluates profiles.
Key capabilities
- Includes SKILL.md support
- Reusable instructions support
- Developers using winappCli
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: .claude/skills/winapp-troubleshoot/SKILL.md
These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.
Compatibility and setup
- Install or run with Copy skill directory
When to use winapp-troubleshoot Skill
- Use it for developers using winappcli.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/winappCli
- Skill file: .claude/skills/winapp-troubleshoot/SKILL.md
What it does
Diagnose and fix common Windows app packaging, signing, identity, and SDK errors. Use when encountering errors with MSIX packaging, certificate signing, Windows SDK setup, or app installation.
Skill instructions
When to use Use this skill when: - Diagnosing errors from winapp CLI commands - Choosing the right command for a task - Understanding prerequisites — what each command needs and what it produces Common errors & solutions | Error | Cause | Solution | |-------|-------|----------| | "winapp.yaml not found" | Running restore or update without config | Run winapp init first, or cd to the directory containing winapp.yaml | | "Package.appxmanifest not found" | Running package, create-debug-identity, or cert generate --manifest | Run winapp init or winapp manifest generate first, or pass --manifest <path | | "Publisher mismatch" | Certificate publisher ≠ manifest publisher | Regenerate cert: winapp cert generate --manifest, or edit Package.appxmanifest Identity.Publisher to match | | "Access denied" / "elevation required" | cert install without admin | Run terminal as Administrator for winapp cert install | | "Package installation failed" | Cert not trusted, or stale package registration | win
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What is winapp-troubleshoot?
winapp-troubleshoot is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Diagnose and fix common Windows app packaging, signing, identity, and SDK errors. Use when encountering errors with MSIX packaging, certificate signing, Windows SDK setup, or app installation.
Who is winapp-troubleshoot best for?
winapp-troubleshoot is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.
How do I install winapp-troubleshoot?
Install or run winapp-troubleshoot using Copy skill directory. Check winapp-troubleshoot for the latest setup command.
Is winapp-troubleshoot actively maintained?
winapp-troubleshoot may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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