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Feature Request
Create MSI installers for Windows to support enterprise deployment scenarios.
Description
Configure GoReleaser Pro to generate MSI installers, enabling enterprise deployment via Group Policy, SCCM, and other management tools.
Implementation
Add to .goreleaser.yaml (GoReleaser Pro):
msi:
- id: mcp-server-dump-msi
name: "MCP Server Dump"
ids:
- mcp-server-dump # reference to Windows builds
wxs: ./packaging/windows/mcp-server-dump.wxs # WiX source file
# Or use the built-in template:
product_name: "MCP Server Dump"
publisher: "SPAN Digital"
license: ./LICENSE
upgrade_code: "{{ .Env.MSI_UPGRADE_CODE }}" # needs to be consistent
# Files and directories
files:
- source: ./mcp-server-dump.exe
destination: "ProgramFiles64Folder/MCPServerDump/mcp-server-dump.exe"
# Start menu shortcuts
shortcuts:
- name: "MCP Server Dump"
description: "Extract and document MCP server capabilities"
target: "[ProgramFiles64Folder]/MCPServerDump/mcp-server-dump.exe"
working_directory: "ProgramFiles64Folder/MCPServerDump"
icon: "./assets/icon.ico"
# PATH environment variable
environment:
- name: PATH
value: "[ProgramFiles64Folder]/MCPServerDump"
permanent: true
system: true
action: add
part: last
# Custom actions (if needed)
custom_actions:
- id: CheckDotNet
execute: immediate
impersonate: true
return: check
script: |
' Check for .NET Framework
If Not IsDotNetInstalled() Then
Session.Property("DOTNETMISSING") = "1"
End IfBenefits
- Enterprise deployment support (GPO, SCCM, Intune)
- Silent installation options (
msiexec /i mcp-server-dump.msi /quiet) - Centralized management
- Rollback capabilities
- Windows Installer database
- Upgrade/patch support
- Per-machine or per-user installation
Requirements
- GoReleaser Pro license
- WiX Toolset (if using custom WXS)
- Code signing certificate for enterprise trust
- Consistent upgrade codes for updates
- Icon files (.ico format)
Alternative Approaches
- Use
go-msiin CI pipeline - Create MSI using WiX directly
- Use Advanced Installer or InstallShield
Additional Features
- Custom dialogs for installation wizard
- Registry entries
- File associations
- Windows service installation (if needed)
- Prerequisites checking
- Uninstall cleanup scripts
Notes
- MSI is a GoReleaser Pro feature
- Requires Windows build environment or cross-compilation
- Should be signed for enterprise deployment
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