The MSIX SDK project is an effort to enable developers on a variety of platforms to pack and unpack packages for the purposes of distribution from either the Microsoft Store, or their own content distribution networks.
Publisher’s description
What is MSIX Core?
MSIX Core by Microsoft is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable and MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.0.0, released on April 18, 2023. The version history goes back to December 18, 2019: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 0.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (microsoft/msix-packaging) has 1,071 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “MSIX SDK”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: MSIX Core is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MSIX Core safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A10AE68673C5D6EBB0973905585F0D248765782F64C1B90B08DA2EC42A496E19· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the microsoft/msix-packaging repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Code review10
- Security policy10
- Licence declared10
- Fuzzing10
- Branch protection6
- Actively maintained1
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- No binaries in the repository0
- Signed releases0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 3 years · about 0.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.0.0Latest | April 18, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI32-bit Portable64-bit MSI64-bit Portable |
| 1.1.0.0 | December 18, 2019 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.MSIXCore -escoop install main/msixmgrmsiexec /i msixmgrSetup-1.2.0.0-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {0367501D-F64E-47AE-9E78-4B5209B7D07A} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/microsoft/msix-packaging
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable, MSI
- Version
- 1.2.0.0
- Released
- April 18, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.6
- GitHub stars
- 1,071
- GitHub forks
- 193
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.MSIXCore
- Scoop package
- main/msixmgr
- MSI product code
- {0367501D-F64E-47AE-9E78-4B5209B7D07A}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MSIX Core free?
Yes. MSIX Core is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is MSIX Core safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MSIX Core with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MSIX Core be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MSIX Core run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MSIX Core?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 18, 2019.
What are alternatives to MSIX Core?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
