nsis-installer-generator

Generate NSIS installer scripts for Windows with custom UI and features

509 stars

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

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/nsis-installer-generator/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/desktop-development/skills/nsis-installer-generator/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/nsis-installer-generator/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How nsis-installer-generator Compares

Feature / Agentnsis-installer-generatorStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/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
```

## Related Skills

- `wix-toolset-config`
- `windows-authenticode-signer`

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