C++ Sample Application

This sample demonstrates how to use winapp CLI with a C++ application built with CMake to add package identity and package as MSIX.

For a complete step-by-step guide, see the C++ Getting Started Guide.

What This Sample Shows

Basic C++ console application built with CMake
Using Windows App Model APIs to retrieve package identity
Configuring CMake to automatically apply debug identity after building in Debug configuration
MSIX packaging with app manifest and assets

Visual Studio Native Desktop workload or Visual Studio with C++ development tools
CMake 3.20 or later
WinApp CLI installed

winapp restore

cmake -B build
cmake --build build --config Debug

The CMakeLists.txt is configured to automatically apply debug identity when building in Debug configuration. Simply build and run:

cmake --build build --config Debug
.\build\Debug\cpp-app.exe

Output: Package Family Name: cpp-app_12345abcde