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desktop-icon-branding-review-gate

Audit Windows desktop icon branding and MSI packaging consistency.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
Search Tags:#branding#installer#windows#ui-consistency#icon-review#msi-packaging
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npx skills add https://github.com/BSchafer01/PanelNester --skill desktop-icon-branding-review-gate
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Skill: desktop-icon-branding-review-gate
Source: https://github.com/BSchafer01/PanelNester/tree/main/.squad/skills/desktop-icon-branding-review-gate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BSchafer01/PanelNester --skill desktop-icon-branding-review-gate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured guide for auditing Windows desktop icon branding and MSI packaging to ensure brand consistency across the app shell and installer.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Icon provenance validation: verify the generated .ico contains the required sizes and comes from supplied assets.
  • Branding-consistency checks: ensure the branded icon is used in the built executable, taskbar, Alt+Tab, and MSI shortcuts.
  • Installer and UI alignment: confirm the MSI packaging visually matches the branded icon in installer UI and shortcuts.

Quick Start

Review the icon source assets, examine the built executable and MSI package, and report any branding inconsistencies you find.

Frequently Asked Questions about desktop-icon-branding-review-gate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check Windows desktop icon branding consistency across an MSI package?▼

Check Windows desktop icon branding by auditing icon provenance, validating required .ico sizes, and verifying visual consistency across the built executable, taskbar, Alt+Tab, and MSI installer UI.

What does icon provenance validation involve for Windows installer packaging?▼

Icon provenance validation verifies that the generated .ico file contains the required sizes and correctly derives from your supplied source assets during the MSI packaging workflow.

How do I audit MSI installer visuals to ensure they match the branded executable?▼

Audit MSI installer visuals by confirming the installer UI and shortcuts visually match the branded icon, checking alignment between install-time surfaces and runtime executable branding.

Does this icon review process validate taskbar and Alt+Tab branding for Windows apps?▼

Yes, the icon review process validates taskbar and Alt+Tab branding by ensuring the branded icon is consistently applied across the built executable and runtime shell surfaces.

What icon sizes do I need to include in a Windows .ico file for MSI packaging?▼

You must include the required icon sizes in your generated .ico file to pass validation, ensuring full branding consistency across Windows desktop, installer, and shell surfaces.

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