Msstore-Cli

# Microsoft Store Developer CLI (msstore)

The Microsoft Store Developer CLI (`msstore`) is a cross-platform command-line interface for publishing and managing applications in the Microsoft Store. It integrates with Partner Center APIs and supports automated publishing workflows for various application types.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

- Configure Store credentials for API access

- List applications in your Store account

- Check the status of a submission

- Publish submissions to the Store

- Package applications for Store submission

- Initialize projects for Store publishing

- Manage package flights (beta testing)

- Set up CI/CD pipelines for automated Store publishing

- Manage gradual rollouts of submissions

- Update submission metadata programmatically

Prerequisites

- Windows 10+, macOS, or Linux

- .NET 9 Desktop Runtime (Windows) or .NET 9 Runtime (macOS/Linux)

- Partner Center account with appropriate permissions

- Azure AD app registration with Partner Center API access

- msstore CLI installed via one of these methods:

- **Microsoft Store**: [Download](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9P53PC5S0PHJ)

- **WinGet**: `winget install "Microsoft Store Developer CLI"`

- **Manual**: Download from [GitHub Releases](https://aka.ms/msstoredevcli/releases)

Partner Center Setup

Before using msstore, you need to create an Azure AD application with Partner Center access:

1. Go to [Partner Center](https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard)

2. Navigate to **Account settings** > **User management** > **Azure AD applications**

3. Create a new application and note the **Tenant ID**, **Client ID**, and **Client Secret**

4. Grant the application appropriate permissions (Manager or Developer role)

Core Commands Reference

info - Print Configuration

Display the current credential configuration.

msstore info

**Options:**

| Option | Description |

| ------ | ----------- |

| `-v, --verbose` | Print verbose output |

reconfigure - Configure Credentials

Configure or update Microsoft Store API credentials.

msstore reconfigure [options]

**Options:**

| Option | Description |

| ------ | ----------- |

| `-t, --tenantId` | Azure AD Tenant ID |

| `-s, --sellerId` | Partner Center Seller ID |

| `-c, --clientId` | Azure AD Application Client ID |

| `-cs, --clientSecret` | Client Secret for authentication |

| `-ct, --certificateThumbprint` | Certificate thumbprint (alternative to client secret) |

| `-cfp, --certificateFilePath` | Certificate file path (alternative to client secret) |

| `-cp, --certificatePassword` | Certificate password |

| `--reset` | Reset credentials without full reconfiguration |

**Examples:**

# Configure with client secret
msstore reconfigure --tenantId $TENANT_ID --sellerId $SELLER_ID --clientId $CLIENT_ID --clientSecret $CLIENT_SECRET

# Configure with certificate
msstore reconfigure --tenantId $TENANT_ID --sellerId $SELLER_ID --clientId $CLIENT_ID --certificateFilePath ./cert.pfx --certificatePassword MyPassword

settings - CLI Settings

Change settings of the Microsoft Store Developer CLI.

msstore settings [options]

**Options:**

| Option | Description |

| ------ | ----------- |

| `-t, --enableTelemetry` | Enable (true) or disable (false) telemetry |

#### Set Publisher Display Name

msstore settings setpdn <publisherDisplayName>

Sets the default Publisher Display Name for the `init` command.

apps - Application Management

List and retrieve application information.

#### List Applications

msstore apps list

Lists all applications in your Partner Center account.

#### Get Application Details

msstore apps get <productId>

**Arguments:**

| Argument | Description |

| -------- | ----------- |

| `productId` | The Store product ID (e.g., 9NBLGGH4R315) |

**Example:**

# Get details of a specific app
msstore apps get 9NBLGGH4R315

submission - Submission M