# winappCli (open-source desktop app)

> winappCli is a free, open-source desktop app for Windows. Winapp, the Windows App Development CLI, is a single command-line interface for managing Windows SDKs, packaging, generating app identity, manifests, certificates, and using build tools with any app. It has 1,299 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.

Why? • Get Started • Installation • Usage • Docs • Feedback The Windows App Development CLI (winapp CLI) is a single command-line interface for managing Windows SDKs, packaging, generating app identity, manifests, certificates, and using build tools with any app framework. This tool bridges the gap between cross-platform development and Windows-native capabilities.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/microsoft/winappCli |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,299 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | C# |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | yes (published by the project behind the app) |
| Category | Other |
| Latest release | v0.7.1 (Oct 1, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 8, 2026 |

## Install

### winget (Windows)

```sh
winget install Microsoft.winappcli
```

Package page: https://winstall.app/apps/Microsoft.winappcli

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