winapp-package Skill
Package a Windows app as an MSIX installer for distribution or testing. Use when creating a Windows installer, packaging an Electron/Flutter/.NET/Rust/C++/Tauri app for Windows, building an MSIX, distributing a desktop app, packaging a console app or CLI tool, or adding MSIX packaging to a build script or CI/CD pipelin Published by microsoft in winappCli.
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Testing, Deployment, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions
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What is winapp-package Skill?
Package a Windows app as an MSIX installer for distribution or testing. Use when creating a Windows installer, packaging an Electron/Flutter/.NET/Rust/C++/Tauri app for Windows, building an MSIX, distributing a desktop app, packaging a console app or CLI tool, or adding MSIX packaging to a build script or CI/CD pipelin 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
- Testing
- Deployment
- Testing use cases
- Deployment use cases
Declared skill metadata
- Source file: .github/plugin/skills/winapp-cli/package/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-package Skill
- Use it for testing.
- Use it for deployment.
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Source
- Creator: microsoft
- Repository: microsoft/winappCli
- Skill file: .github/plugin/skills/winapp-cli/package/SKILL.md
What it does
Package a Windows app as an MSIX installer for distribution or testing. Use when creating a Windows installer, packaging an Electron/Flutter/.NET/Rust/C++/Tauri app for Windows, building an MSIX, distributing a desktop app, packaging a console app or CLI tool, or adding MSIX packaging to a build script or CI/CD pipelin
Skill instructions
When to use Use this skill when: - Creating an MSIX installer from a built app for distribution or testing - Packaging any Windows app — GUI apps, console apps, CLI tools, services, or background processes - Signing a package with a development or production certificate - Bundling the Windows App SDK runtime for self-contained deployment Prerequisites Before packaging, you need: 1. Built app output in a folder (e.g., bin/Release/, dist/, build/) 2. Package.appxmanifest — from winapp init or winapp manifest generate 3. Certificate (optional) — devcert.pfx from winapp cert generate for signing Usage Basic packaging (unsigned) powershell Package from build output — manifest auto-detected from current dir or input folder winapp package ./bin/Release Specify manifest location explicitly winapp package ./dist --manifest ./Package.appxmanifest Package and sign in one step powershell Sign with existing certificate winapp package ./bin/Release --cert ./devcert.pfx Custom certificate password wi
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Frequently asked questions
What is winapp-package?
winapp-package is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. Package a Windows app as an MSIX installer for distribution or testing. Use when creating a Windows installer, packaging an Electron/Flutter/.NET/Rust/C++/Tauri app for Windows, building an MSIX.
Who is winapp-package best for?
winapp-package is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references, testing workflows, deployment workflows.
How do I install winapp-package?
Install or run winapp-package using Copy skill directory. Check winapp-package for the latest setup command.
Is winapp-package actively maintained?
winapp-package may need a closer maintenance check before production use.
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