Using modern Windows APIs in your cross-platform app

1. Download Windows (App) SDK packages from NuGet

2. Generate C++ headers with C++/WinRT

3. Install Windows App SDK runtime

4. Create appxmanifest.xml and image assets

winapp init replaces steps 1–4

5. Create native addon and install build tools

6. Reference generated headers and bootstrap APIs

* winapp node create-addon replaces steps 5–6

7. ✨ Write native code and call from your app

8. Build package files

9. Layout manifest and assets in right locations

10. Create MSIX or register loose folder

11. Run packaged app to test

Repeat 7–11 for every code change

winapp create-debug-identity replaces steps 8–11

12. Package for distribution

winapp pack replaces step 12

These steps are generalized and may vary by framework. winapp CLI works with CMAKE based frameworks, .NET, Electron, Tauri, Rust, and more.
* `create-addon` is part of npm package only. More framework packages coming soon.