How to create a package manifest manually

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Learn how to create a package manifest XML file that conforms to the package manifest schema, using an XML editor.

Alternatively, you can package your app using Visual Studio. See Packaging your app using Visual Studio.

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How to create a basic package manifest

To package your app, you must create a package manifest that contains the elements that are required by that the package manifest schema.

How to specify capabilities in a package manifest

To declare each capability required by your app, add a Capability element to the package manifest.

How to specify extensions in a package manifest

To declare an extensibility point for your app, use the Extension (CT_ApplicationExtensions) element. To declare an extensibility point for the package, use the Extension (CT_PackageExtensions) element.

 

Related topics

Reference
App packager (MakeAppx.exe)
Package manifest schema reference
Concepts
App packages and deployment

 

 

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