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winapp-identity

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Enable Windows package identity for desktop apps.

Software Engineering#debugging#packaging#manifest#identity#windows#msix
Authormicrosoft
Version1.0.0
Installs0

System Documentation

What problem does it solve?

Enable Windows package identity for desktop apps to access Windows APIs like push notifications, background tasks, share target, and startup tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enables identity for debugging and development by registering a sparse MSIX identity for a standalone executable without copying files.
  • Supports Electron and other frameworks where the exe is separate from the build output; ideal for testing identity-related features.
  • Provides guidance on when to use it versus full MSIX packaging and how to re-run identity registration after changes.

Quick Start

Use winapp create-debug-identity <path-to-exe> to register a temporary identity for debugging.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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