Missing Windows .appx/.msix bundle support limits Microsoft Store distribution

7/10 High

Tauri only supports .exe and .msi bundles on Windows, not the .appx and .msix formats required for proper Microsoft Store integration. Applications currently using .appx would need to be removed from the Store and rebuilt with .exe format, creating a significant migration barrier.

TauriWindows
Category
deploy
Workaround
none
Stage
deploy
Freshness
persistent
Scope
framework
Upstream
open
Recurring
No
Buyer Type
individual
Maintainer
slow

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Collection History

Query: “What are the most common pain points with Tauri for developers in 2025?”4/7/2026

Lack of support for .appx and .msix bundles on Windows - Currently, Tauri only support .exe and .msi bundles on Windows. This means your Microsoft Store entry will only link to the unpacked application.

Created: 4/7/2026Updated: 4/7/2026