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:
- Built app output in a folder (e.g.,
bin/Release/,dist/,build/) Package.appxmanifest— fromwinapp initorwinapp manifest generate- Certificate (optional) —
devcert.pfxfromwinapp cert generatefor signing
Usage
Basic packaging (unsigned)
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