The winapp CLI (https://aka.ms/winappcli) simplifies integration of native Windows APIs and features, regardless of framework or language. This video walks through how to use the Windows SDK and the Windows App SDK APIs in Electron via a native C++ or C# addon, with the help of the winapp CLI.

Blog post: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2026/01/22/announcing-winapp-the-windows-app-development-cli/

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The WinApp CLI is a new command-line tool that simplifies Windows API integration for Electron and other desktop applications. It automates environment setup, manifest generation, certificate creation, SDK installation, and packaging. The tool includes an npm package for Electron developers that enables native add-on creation in C# or C++, provides debug package identity for development (eliminating the need to fully package apps for testing), and supports building MSIX packages for distribution. Developers can access Windows-specific features like notifications, shell integrations, and AI APIs while maintaining their normal development workflow.

Native Windows Integrations in Electron apps with the winapp CLI