wix-toolset-config

Configure WiX Toolset for Windows MSI installers

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Best use case

wix-toolset-config is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Configure WiX Toolset for Windows MSI installers

Teams using wix-toolset-config 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/wix-toolset-config/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/desktop-development/skills/wix-toolset-config/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

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

How wix-toolset-config Compares

Feature / Agentwix-toolset-configStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Configure WiX Toolset for Windows MSI installers

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

# wix-toolset-config

Configure WiX Toolset for creating Windows MSI installers with proper component structure and features.

## Capabilities

- Generate WiX source files (.wxs)
- Configure product and package info
- Set up components and features
- Configure registry entries
- Set up services
- Handle upgrades
- Configure custom actions

## Input Schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "projectPath": { "type": "string" },
    "productName": { "type": "string" },
    "version": { "type": "string" },
    "manufacturer": { "type": "string" },
    "upgradeCode": { "type": "string" }
  },
  "required": ["projectPath", "productName", "version"]
}
```

## WiX Example

```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Wix xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2006/wi">
  <Product Id="*"
           Name="My Application"
           Version="1.0.0.0"
           Manufacturer="My Company"
           Language="1033"
           UpgradeCode="PUT-GUID-HERE">

    <Package InstallerVersion="200"
             Compressed="yes"
             InstallScope="perMachine"/>

    <MajorUpgrade DowngradeErrorMessage="A newer version is already installed."/>

    <MediaTemplate EmbedCab="yes"/>

    <Feature Id="ProductFeature" Title="My Application" Level="1">
      <ComponentGroupRef Id="ProductComponents"/>
    </Feature>
  </Product>

  <Fragment>
    <Directory Id="TARGETDIR" Name="SourceDir">
      <Directory Id="ProgramFilesFolder">
        <Directory Id="INSTALLFOLDER" Name="MyApplication"/>
      </Directory>
    </Directory>
  </Fragment>

  <Fragment>
    <ComponentGroup Id="ProductComponents" Directory="INSTALLFOLDER">
      <Component Id="MainExecutable">
        <File Source="$(var.SourceDir)\MyApp.exe"/>
      </Component>
    </ComponentGroup>
  </Fragment>
</Wix>
```

## Related Skills

- `nsis-installer-generator`
- `msix-package-generator`

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