nsis-installer-generator
Generate NSIS installer scripts for Windows with custom UI and features
Best use case
nsis-installer-generator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Generate NSIS installer scripts for Windows with custom UI and features
Teams using nsis-installer-generator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/nsis-installer-generator/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How nsis-installer-generator Compares
| Feature / Agent | nsis-installer-generator | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Generate NSIS installer scripts for Windows with custom UI and features
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# nsis-installer-generator
Generate NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) installer scripts for Windows applications.
## Capabilities
- Generate NSIS scripts
- Configure installer UI
- Set up components selection
- Configure file associations
- Add registry entries
- Create shortcuts
- Configure uninstaller
## Input Schema
```json
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"projectPath": { "type": "string" },
"appName": { "type": "string" },
"version": { "type": "string" },
"components": { "type": "array" },
"createShortcuts": { "type": "boolean" }
},
"required": ["projectPath", "appName", "version"]
}
```
## NSIS Script Example
```nsi
!include "MUI2.nsh"
Name "My Application"
OutFile "MyApp-Setup.exe"
InstallDir "$PROGRAMFILES\MyApp"
RequestExecutionLevel admin
!insertmacro MUI_PAGE_WELCOME
!insertmacro MUI_PAGE_DIRECTORY
!insertmacro MUI_PAGE_INSTFILES
!insertmacro MUI_PAGE_FINISH
!insertmacro MUI_LANGUAGE "English"
Section "Install"
SetOutPath $INSTDIR
File /r "dist\*.*"
WriteUninstaller "$INSTDIR\Uninstall.exe"
CreateShortcut "$DESKTOP\MyApp.lnk" "$INSTDIR\MyApp.exe"
SectionEnd
Section "Uninstall"
Delete "$DESKTOP\MyApp.lnk"
RMDir /r "$INSTDIR"
SectionEnd
```
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