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WinApp

The Windows App Development CLI, is a single command-line interface for managing Windows SDKs, packaging, generating app identity, manifests, certificates, and using build tools with any app framework.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

Platforms

  • Windows
  • npm
  • Node.JS
  • JavaScript
  • Electron
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  • command-line-tool
  • windows-development
  • dev-environment-setup

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    Open Source (MIT) and Free product.

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  • Supported Languages

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What is WinApp?

The Windows App Development CLI (winapp CLI) is a single command-line interface for managing Windows SDKs, packaging, generating app identity, manifests, certificates, and using build tools with any app framework. This tool bridges the gap between cross-platform development and Windows-native capabilities.

Whether you're building with Electron, .NET/Win32, CMake, or Python, this CLI gives you access to:

  • Modern Windows APIs - Windows App SDK and Windows SDK with automatic setup and code generation
  • App Identity - Debug and test by adding app identity without full packaging in a snap
  • MSIX Packaging - App packaging with signing and Store readiness
  • Developer Tools - Manifests, certificates, assets, and build integration

Perfect for:

  • Electron/cross-platform developers wanting native Windows features or targeting Windows
  • Developers testing and deploying adding app identity for development or packaging for deployment
  • CI/CD pipelines automating Windows app builds

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