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[Feature Request] SDK for creating MSIX Packages

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Description

We should have an SDK that uses the Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools.MSIX NuGet package to create MSIX packages. The SDK should include Project Properties for things like start up project, external location, and more.

In particular this would need to support:

  • Bundling multiple projects into one package
  • Packages with no Applications
  • Packages with External Location

Extras could include setting various Appx Manifest properties from the project file itself or merging Appx Manifest Fragments from the dependent projects

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the Microsoft.Windows.SDK.BuildTools.MSIX NuGet package and the linked project-system property-pages documentation. Define the SDK scope around bundling multiple projects, packages without Applications, and External Location support. Done means these scenarios work, with manifest-property and fragment-merging extras treated separately.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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