winapp-package

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)