If you plan to use this utility for your workflow, let me know your specific scenario:
Get-AppxPackage *spotify* | Select PackageFamilyName wsappbak
is an open-source command-line tool developed by open-source creator Kiran Murmu (published under the GitHub handle Wapitiii) designed specifically for extracting, backing up, and repacking Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and Microsoft Store applications. In an operating system ecosystem where modern Microsoft Store apps are heavily isolated and stored in deeply restricted system directories, utilities like WSAppBak bridge the gap for power users, developers, and system administrators who require granular control over their application deployment files. If you plan to use this utility for
WSAppBak stands out due to its specific set of features that appeal to both legitimate users and those looking to bypass restrictions. : Converts loose, extracted app folders back into
: Converts loose, extracted app folders back into cleanly structured .appx formats seamlessly.
. Its primary goal is to take installed Windows Store apps and transform them back into a portable, redistributable format. According to its GitHub repository
[Target WindowsApps Directory] │ ▼ (WSAppBak Scans Manifest) [AppxManifest.xml Parsed] ───► Extract Identity, Publisher & Architecture │ ▼ (Automated Processing) [MakeAppx.exe Compiler] │ ▼ (Private Key / Signing) [Portable .appx Package Generated]
