WinStorePackager

GUI tool for preparing Python apps for the Microsoft Store — Manifest, Icons, and MSIX package at the click of a button

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Features

Feature	Description
Manifest Generator	Automatically creates AppxManifest.xml from form inputs
Icon Generator	All required Store sizes: 44×44, 50×50, 150×150, 310×310, 310×150 (Wide)
Keyring Integration	Secure storage of certificate passwords (no plaintext)
Screenshot Assistant	Captures app screenshots directly via pygetwindow
11 Store Categories	Predefined (Games, Productivity, Developer Tools, ...)
Age Ratings	3+ to 18+ ratings
MSIX Build	Invokes makeappx.exe and signtool.exe from the Windows SDK
Settings Persistence	Configuration is saved in JSON and loaded on next launch
Auto-Install	Missing dependencies are automatically installed

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Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+
• Windows 10/11
• Windows SDK (for makeappx.exe and signtool.exe)
• Microsoft Store developer account (for submission)

pip install -r requirements.txt

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Installation

git clone https://github.com/lukisch/WinStorePackager.git
cd WinStorePackager
pip install -r requirements.txt
python WindowsStorePublisher_3.py

Or on Windows, double-click START.bat.

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Getting Started

1. Launch the tool — python WindowsStorePublisher_3.py or START.bat
2. Enter app data — Name, Publisher ID, version, path to .py file
3. Select icon — the tool automatically generates all Store sizes
4. Generate manifest — AppxManifest.xml is created
5. Build MSIX — Tool invokes makeappx.exe and creates the package
6. Sign — Select certificate, enter password securely via Keyring

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Configuration

On first launch, settings_store_packager.json is created (in .gitignore — contains personal data). Template:

{
  "app_name": "MyApp",
  "publisher": "CN=YOUR-PUBLISHER-ID",
  "publisher_display": "Your Name",
  "version": "1.0.0.0",
  "makeappx_path": "C:/Program Files (x86)/Windows Kits/10/App Certification Kit/makeappx.exe",
  "signtool_path": "C:/Program Files (x86)/Windows Kits/10/App Certification Kit/signtool.exe"
}

You can find your Publisher ID in the Microsoft Partner Center.

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Comparison with Alternatives

Feature	WinStorePackager	MSIX Packaging Tool	Visual Studio	Advanced Installer
GUI	✅	⚠️	✅	✅
Python Focus	✅	❌	❌	❌
Auto-Icons	✅	❌	⚠️	✅
Manifest Template	✅	❌	✅	✅
Free	✅	✅	⚠️	❌
Screenshot Assistant	✅	❌	❌	❌
Keyring Security	✅	❌	❌	❌

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License

Dieses Projekt steht unter der MIT License.

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English

A GUI tool for preparing Python applications for the Microsoft Store (MSIX packaging).

Features

• MSIX package creation
• App manifest generation
• Icon and asset management
• Store submission preparation

Installation

git clone https://github.com/lukisch/REL-PUB_WinStorePackager.git
cd REL-PUB_WinStorePackager
pip install -r requirements.txt
python "WindowsStorePublisher_3.py"

License

See LICENSE for details.