Windows App Development CLI

by Microsoft Corporationv0.3.2

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

CLI for Windows app development, including package identity, packaging, managing appxmanifest.xml, test certificates, Windows (App) SDK projections, and more. For use with any app framework targeting Windows

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.WinAppCli --exact --version 0.3.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Windows App Development CLI

Windows App Development CLI uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\winappcli_x64.msix

See the full silent install reference for Windows App Development CLI →

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Installers · v0.3.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x64	MSIX	-	Direct
x64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct
arm64	MSIX	-	Direct
arm64	Portable in ZIP	-	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

2 known CVEs via NVD

high7.0Patched in wingetCVE-2026-21219affects before 10.0.26100.7463Jan 13, 2026
Use after free in Inbox COM Objects allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Vendor advisory
high7.8Fix in v10.0.26100.4188CVE-2025-47962affects before 10.0.26100.4188Jun 10, 2025
Improper access control in Windows SDK allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 1h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Windows App Development CLI on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.WinAppCli --exact --version 0.3.2. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Windows App Development CLI silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.WinAppCli --exact 0.3.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Windows App Development CLI?

Windows App Development CLI uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\winappcli_x64.msix).

How do I uninstall Windows App Development CLI via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.WinAppCli --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Windows App Development CLI's Apps & Features entry.

Is Windows App Development CLI free?

Windows App Development CLI is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/microsoft/WinAppCli) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Windows App Development CLI work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Windows App Development CLI directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Windows App Development CLI up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.WinAppCli --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Windows App Development CLI from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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