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Msstore Cli

This is a comprehensive CLI wrapper for Microsoft Store publishing that handles the entire submission pipeline from packaging to Partner Center integration. You

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---name: msstore-clidescription: 'Microsoft Store Developer CLI (msstore) for publishing Windows applications to the Microsoft Store. Use when asked to configure Store credentials, list Store apps, check submission status, publish submissions, manage package flights, set up CI/CD for Store publishing, or integrate with Partner Center. Supports Windows App SDK/WinUI, UWP, .NET MAUI, Flutter, Electron, React Native, and PWA applications.'license: MIT--- # Microsoft Store Developer CLI (msstore) The Microsoft Store Developer CLI (`msstore`) is a cross-platform command-line interface for publishing and managing applications in the Microsoft Store. It integrates with Partner Center APIs and supports automated publishing workflows for various application types. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to: - Configure Store credentials for API access- List applications in your Store account- Check the status of a submission- Publish submissions to the Store- Package applications for Store submission- Initialize projects for Store publishing- Manage package flights (beta testing)- Set up CI/CD pipelines for automated Store publishing- Manage gradual rollouts of submissions- Update submission metadata programmatically ## Prerequisites - Windows 10+, macOS, or Linux- .NET 9 Desktop Runtime (Windows) or .NET 9 Runtime (macOS/Linux)- Partner Center account with appropriate permissions- Azure AD app registration with Partner Center API access- msstore CLI installed via one of these methods:  - **Microsoft Store**: [Download](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9P53PC5S0PHJ)  - **WinGet**: `winget install "Microsoft Store Developer CLI"`  - **Manual**: Download from [GitHub Releases](https://aka.ms/msstoredevcli/releases) ### Partner Center Setup Before using msstore, you need to create an Azure AD application with Partner Center access: 1. Go to [Partner Center](https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard)2. Navigate to **Account settings** > **User management** > **Azure AD applications**3. Create a new application and note the **Tenant ID**, **Client ID**, and **Client Secret**4. Grant the application appropriate permissions (Manager or Developer role) ## Core Commands Reference ### info - Print Configuration Display the current credential configuration. ```bashmsstore info``` **Options:** | Option | Description || ------ | ----------- || `-v, --verbose` | Print verbose output | ### reconfigure - Configure Credentials Configure or update Microsoft Store API credentials. ```bashmsstore reconfigure [options]``` **Options:** | Option | Description || ------ | ----------- || `-t, --tenantId` | Azure AD Tenant ID || `-s, --sellerId` | Partner Center Seller ID || `-c, --clientId` | Azure AD Application Client ID || `-cs, --clientSecret` | Client Secret for authentication || `-ct, --certificateThumbprint` | Certificate thumbprint (alternative to client secret) || `-cfp, --certificateFilePath` | Certificate file path (alternative to client secret) || `-cp, --certificatePassword` | Certificate password || `--reset` | Reset credentials without full reconfiguration | **Examples:** ```bash# Configure with client secretmsstore reconfigure --tenantId $TENANT_ID --sellerId $SELLER_ID --clientId $CLIENT_ID --clientSecret $CLIENT_SECRET # Configure with certificatemsstore reconfigure --tenantId $TENANT_ID --sellerId $SELLER_ID --clientId $CLIENT_ID --certificateFilePath ./cert.pfx --certificatePassword MyPassword``` ### settings - CLI Settings Change settings of the Microsoft Store Developer CLI. ```bashmsstore settings [options]``` **Options:** | Option | Description || ------ | ----------- || `-t, --enableTelemetry` | Enable (true) or disable (false) telemetry | #### Set Publisher Display Name ```bashmsstore settings setpdn <publisherDisplayName>``` Sets the default Publisher Display Name for the `init` command. ### apps - Application Management List and retrieve application information. #### List Applications ```bashmsstore apps list``` Lists all applications in your Partner Center account. #### Get Application Details ```bashmsstore apps get <productId>``` **Arguments:** | Argument | Description || -------- | ----------- || `productId` | The Store product ID (e.g., 9NBLGGH4R315) | **Example:** ```bash# Get details of a specific appmsstore apps get 9NBLGGH4R315``` ### submission - Submission Management Manage Store submissions. | Sub-Command | Description || ----------- | ----------- || `status` | Get submission status || `get` | Get submission metadata and package info || `getListingAssets` | Get listing assets of a submission || `updateMetadata` | Update submission metadata || `poll` | Poll submission status until complete || `publish` | Publish a submission || `delete` | Delete a submission | #### Get Submission Status ```bashmsstore submission status <productId>``` #### Get Submission Details ```bashmsstore submission get <productId>``` #### Update Metadata ```bashmsstore submission updateMetadata <productId> <metadata>``` Where `<metadata>` is a JSON string with the updated metadata. Because JSON contains characters that shells interpret (quotes, braces, etc.), you must quote and/or escape the value appropriately: - **Bash/Zsh**: Wrap the JSON in single quotes so the shell passes it through literally.  ```bash  msstore submission updateMetadata 9NBLGGH4R315 '{"description":"My updated app"}'  ```- **PowerShell**: Use single quotes (or escape double quotes inside a double-quoted string).  ```powershell  msstore submission updateMetadata 9NBLGGH4R315 '{"description":"My updated app"}'  ```- **cmd.exe**: Escape each inner double quote with a backslash.  ```cmd  msstore submission updateMetadata 9NBLGGH4R315 "{\"description\":\"My updated app\"}"  ``` > **Tip:** For complex or multi-line metadata, save the JSON to a file and pass its contents instead to avoid quoting issues:> ```bash> msstore submission updateMetadata 9NBLGGH4R315 "$(cat metadata.json)"> ``` **Options:** | Option | Description || ------ | ----------- || `-s, --skipInitialPolling` | Skip initial status polling | #### Publish Submission ```bashmsstore submission publish <productId>``` #### Poll Submission ```bashmsstore submission poll <productId>``` Polls until the submission status is PUBLISHED or FAILED. #### Delete Submission ```bashmsstore submission delete <productId>``` **Options:** | Option | Description || ------ | ----------- || `--no-confirm` | Skip confirmation prompt | ### init - Initialize Project for Store Initialize a project for Microsoft Store publishing. Automatically detects project type and configures Store identity. ```bashmsstore init <pathOrUrl> [options]``` **Arguments:** | Argument | Description || -------- | ----------- || `pathOrUrl` | Project directory path or PWA URL | **Options:** | Option | Description || ------ | ----------- || `-n, --publisherDisplayName` | Publisher Display Name || `--package` | Also package the project || `--publish` | Package and publish (implies --package) || `-f, --flightId` | Publish to a specific flight || `-prp, --packageRolloutPercentage` | Gradual rollout percentage (0-100) || `-a, --arch` | Architecture(s): x86, x64, arm64 || `-o, --output` | Output directory for packages || `-ver, --version` | Version to use when building | **Supported Project Types:** - Windows App SDK / WinUI 3- UWP- .NET MAUI- Flutter- Electron- React Native for Desktop- PWA (Progressive Web Apps) **Examples:** ```bash# Initialize WinUI projectmsstore init ./my-winui-app # Initialize PWAmsstore init https://contoso.com --output ./pwa-package # Initialize and publishmsstore init ./my-app --publish``` ### package - Package for Store Package an application for Microsoft Store submission. ```bashmsstore package <pathOrUrl> [options]``` **Arguments:** | Argument | Description || -------- | ----------- || `pathOrUrl` | Project directory path or PWA URL | **Options:** | Option | Description || ------ | ----------- || `-o, --output` | Output directory for the package || `-a, --arch` | Architecture(s): x86, x64, arm64 || `-ver, --version` | Version for the package | **Examples:** ```bash# Package for default architecturemsstore package ./my-app # Package for multiple architecturesmsstore package ./my-app --arch x64,arm64 --output ./packages # Package with specific versionmsstore package ./my-app --version 1.2.3.0``` ### publish - Publish to Store Publish an application to the Microsoft Store. ```bashmsstore publish <pathOrUrl> [options]``` **Arguments:** | Argument | Description || -------- | ----------- || `pathOrUrl` | Project directory path or PWA URL | **Options:** | Option | Description || ------ | ----------- || `-i, --inputFile` | Path to existing .msix or .msixupload file || `-id, --appId` | Application ID (if not initialized) || `-nc, --noCommit` | Keep submission in draft state || `-f, --flightId` | Publish to a specific flight || `-prp, --packageRolloutPercentage` | Gradual rollout percentage (0-100) | **Examples:** ```bash# Publish projectmsstore publish ./my-app # Publish existing packagemsstore publish ./my-app --inputFile ./packages/MyApp.msixupload # Publish as draftmsstore publish ./my-app --noCommit # Publish with gradual rolloutmsstore publish ./my-app --packageRolloutPercentage 10``` ### flights - Package Flight Management Manage package flights (beta testing groups). | Sub-Command | Description || ----------- | ----------- || `list` | List all flights for an app || `get` | Get flight details || `delete` | Delete a flight || `create` | Create a new flight || `submission` | Manage flight submissions | #### List Flights ```bashmsstore flights list <productId>``` #### Get Flight Details ```bashmsstore flights get <productId> <flightId>``` #### Create Flight ```bashmsstore flights create <productId> <friendlyName> --group-ids <group-ids>``` **Options:** | Option | Description || ------ | ----------- || `-g, --group-ids` | Flight group IDs (comma-separated) || `-r, --rank-higher-than` | Flight ID to rank higher than | #### Delete Flight ```bashmsstore flights delete <productId> <flightId>``` #### Flight Submissions ```bash# Get flight submissionmsstore flights submission get <productId> <flightId> # Publish flight submissionmsstore flights submission publish <productId> <flightId> # Check flight submission statusmsstore flights submission status <productId> <flightId> # Poll flight submissionmsstore flights submission poll <productId> <flightId> # Delete flight submissionmsstore flights submission delete <productId> <flightId>``` #### Flight Rollout Management ```bash# Get rollout statusmsstore flights submission rollout get <productId> <flightId> # Update rollout percentagemsstore flights submission rollout update <productId> <flightId> <percentage> # Halt rolloutmsstore flights submission rollout halt <productId> <flightId> # Finalize rollout (100%)msstore flights submission rollout finalize <productId> <flightId>``` ## Common Workflows ### Workflow 1: First-Time Store Setup ```bash# 1. Install the CLIwinget install "Microsoft Store Developer CLI" # 2. Configure credentials (get these from Partner Center)msstore reconfigure --tenantId $TENANT_ID --sellerId $SELLER_ID --clientId $CLIENT_ID --clientSecret $CLIENT_SECRET # 3. Verify configurationmsstore info # 4. List your apps to confirm accessmsstore apps list``` ### Workflow 2: Initialize and Publish New App ```bash# 1. Navigate to projectcd my-winui-app # 2. Initialize for Store (creates/updates app identity)msstore init . # 3. Package the applicationmsstore package . --arch x64,arm64 # 4. Publish to Storemsstore publish . # 5. Check submission statusmsstore submission status <productId>``` ### Workflow 3: Update Existing App ```bash# 1. Build your updated applicationdotnet publish -c Release # 2. Package and publishmsstore publish ./my-app # Or publish from existing packagemsstore publish ./my-app --inputFile ./artifacts/MyApp.msixupload``` ### Workflow 4: Gradual Rollout ```bash# 1. Publish with initial rollout percentagemsstore publish ./my-app --packageRolloutPercentage 10 # 2. Monitor and increase rolloutmsstore submission poll <productId> # 3. (After validation) Finalize to 100%# This completes via Partner Center or submission update``` ### Workflow 5: Beta Testing with Flights ```bash# 1. Create a flight group in Partner Center first# Then create a flightmsstore flights create <productId> "Beta Testers" --group-ids "group-id-1,group-id-2" # 2. Publish to the flightmsstore publish ./my-app --flightId <flightId> # 3. Check flight submission statusmsstore flights submission status <productId> <flightId> # 4. After testing, publish to productionmsstore publish ./my-app``` ### Workflow 6: CI/CD Pipeline Integration ```yaml# GitHub Actions examplename: Publish to Store on:  release:    types: [published] jobs:  publish:    runs-on: windows-latest    steps:      - uses: actions/checkout@v4            - name: Setup .NET        uses: actions/setup-dotnet@v4        with:          dotnet-version: '9.0.x'            - name: Install msstore CLI        run: winget install "Microsoft Store Developer CLI" --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements            - name: Configure Store credentials        run: |          msstore reconfigure --tenantId ${{ secrets.TENANT_ID }} --sellerId ${{ secrets.SELLER_ID }} --clientId ${{ secrets.CLIENT_ID }} --clientSecret ${{ secrets.CLIENT_SECRET }}            - name: Build application        run: dotnet publish -c Release            - name: Publish to Store        run: msstore publish ./src/MyApp``` ## Integration with winapp CLI The winapp CLI (v0.2.0+) integrates with msstore via the `winapp store` subcommand: ```bash# These commands are equivalent:msstore reconfigure --tenantId xxx --clientId xxx --clientSecret xxxwinapp store reconfigure --tenantId xxx --clientId xxx --clientSecret xxx # List appsmsstore apps listwinapp store apps list # Publishmsstore publish ./my-appwinapp store publish ./my-app``` Use `winapp store` when you want a unified CLI experience for both packaging and publishing. ## Troubleshooting | Issue | Solution || ----- | -------- || Authentication failed | Verify credentials with `msstore info`; re-run `msstore reconfigure` || App not found | Ensure the product ID is correct; run `msstore apps list` to verify || Insufficient permissions | Check Azure AD app role in Partner Center (needs Manager or Developer) || Package validation failed | Ensure package meets Store requirements; check Partner Center for details || Submission stuck | Run `msstore submission poll <productId>` to check status || Flight not found | Verify flight ID with `msstore flights list <productId>` || Rollout percentage invalid | Value must be between 0 and 100 || Init fails for PWA | Ensure URL is publicly accessible and has valid web app manifest | ## Environment Variables The CLI supports environment variables for credentials: | Variable | Description || -------- | ----------- || `MSSTORE_TENANT_ID` | Azure AD Tenant ID || `MSSTORE_SELLER_ID` | Partner Center Seller ID || `MSSTORE_CLIENT_ID` | Azure AD Application Client ID || `MSSTORE_CLIENT_SECRET` | Client Secret | ## References - [Microsoft Store Developer CLI Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/apps/publish/msstore-dev-cli/overview)- [CLI Commands Reference](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/apps/publish/msstore-dev-cli/commands)- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/microsoft/msstore-cli)- [Partner Center API](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/uwp/monetize/using-windows-store-services)- [App Submission API](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/uwp/monetize/create-and-manage-submissions-using-windows-store-services)- [Package Flights Overview](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/uwp/publish/package-flights)- [Gradual Package Rollout](https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/uwp/publish/gradual-package-rollout)