release-packaging

Package and release the .NET 8 WPF widget host app using MSIX or ClickOnce. Use when configuring installers, signing, update channels, and publishing release artifacts.

$ Installer

git clone https://github.com/YosrBennagra/3SC /tmp/3SC && cp -r /tmp/3SC/.github/skills/release-packaging ~/.claude/skills/3SC

// tip: Run this command in your terminal to install the skill

SKILL.md

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name: release-packaging description: Package and release the .NET 8 WPF widget host app using MSIX or ClickOnce. Use when configuring installers, signing, update channels, and publishing release artifacts.

Release Packaging

Overview

Prepare secure, updateable installers for desktop distribution.

Definition of done (DoD)

MSIX or ClickOnce manifest configured with correct identity
Release builds signed with valid certificate
Auto-update URL configured and tested
Version number incremented in publish profile
Installer tested on clean machine (no dev tools)
Uninstall leaves no orphan files/registry entries

Workflow

Choose packaging method (MSIX or ClickOnce).
Configure signing certificate and pipeline secrets.
Set update channel and feed location.
Produce release artifacts and verify install.

Guidance

Prefer MSIX for modern deployment if available.
Keep ClickOnce for legacy environments.
Always sign release builds.

References

references/msix.md for MSIX packaging.
references/clickonce.md for ClickOnce guidance.
references/signing.md for certificate setup.