Microsoft Store submission checklist

[Awaiswilll]

Description

Track the steps required to submit dweb OS to the Microsoft Store.

Prerequisites

• Microsoft Developer Program enrollment: DONE (Individual account)
• App name reserved: DONE ("dweb")

Submission Steps

1. Build MSIX Package

• Build native Tauri MSIX binary (requires Windows with Tauri toolchain)
• Sign the MSIX package with a code signing certificate
• Verify MSIX installs and runs on Windows 10/11 clean VM

2. Prepare Store Listing

• Create screenshots (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Create app icon (all required sizes — use tools/icon-generator.html)
• Write short description (100 chars max)
• Write full description (1000-5000 chars)
• Write release notes for initial submission
• Set category: Developer Tools > Development Environments
• Set pricing: Free
• Add privacy policy URL (PRIVACY-POLICY.md on GitHub)

3. Submit to Partner Center

• Go to https://aka.ms/submitwindowsapp
• Select "dweb" app
• Upload MSIX package
• Fill in Store listing details
• Submit for certification
• Wait for certification (typically 24-72 hours)

4. Post-Submission

• Announce Store availability in README
• Update ROADMAP.md
• Add Store badge to GitHub repo
• Announce on social media

Blockers

• MSIX binary build requires Windows with Tauri toolchain (MinGW + WebView2)
• Code signing certificate needed for production submission