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Version Python License Windows Microsoft Store

WinStorePackager

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

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

Screenshot

WinStorePackager main window

The current UI combines manifest fields, icon generation, screenshot capture, and MSIX build preparation in one desktop workflow.

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

Installation

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

Or on Windows, double-click START.bat.

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

Configuration

On first launch, settings_store_packager.json is created locally and ignored by Git. It may contain local Publisher IDs, certificate paths, Windows SDK paths, and other machine-specific settings. 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.

Local Data and Build Artifacts

WinStorePackager works on local project files only. Generated MSIX packages, EXE builds, temporary staging folders, local settings, certificates, and release bundles are intentionally ignored by Git and should be distributed through GitHub Releases, Microsoft Store submissions, or another release channel instead of source commits.

If dependencies are missing, the launcher can install Python packages from PyPI via pip. After dependencies are installed, the packaging workflow itself runs locally and uses the Windows SDK tools configured on your machine.

Comparison with Alternatives

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

License

Dieses Projekt steht unter der MIT License.

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/file-bricks/WinStorePackager.git
cd WinStorePackager
pip install -r requirements.txt
python "WindowsStorePublisher_3.py"

License

See LICENSE for details.

Haftung / Liability

Dieses Projekt ist eine unentgeltliche Open-Source-Schenkung im Sinne der §§ 516 ff. BGB. Die Haftung des Urhebers ist gemäß § 521 BGB auf Vorsatz und grobe Fahrlässigkeit beschränkt. Ergänzend gilt der Haftungsausschluss der MIT License.

Nutzung auf eigenes Risiko. Keine Wartungszusage, keine Verfügbarkeitsgarantie, keine Gewähr für Fehlerfreiheit oder Eignung für einen bestimmten Zweck.

This project is an unpaid open-source donation. Liability is limited to intent and gross negligence (§ 521 German Civil Code). Use at your own risk. No warranty, no maintenance guarantee, no fitness-for-purpose assumed.