msi2xml Daniel Gehriger
winget install --id=DanielGehriger.MSI2XML -e The command line tool msi2xml converts Windows Installer Databases (.msi) to text based XML files. The complementary tool xml2msi reconstructs the .msi from the XML file.
msi2xml: A Command-Line Tool for Converting Windows Installer Databases
msi2xml is a command-line tool designed to convert Windows Installer Database (.msi) files into text-based XML format, offering developers and system administrators an efficient way to manipulate installation packages. The complementary tool, xml2msi, allows users to reconstruct the original .msi file from the XML output, enabling seamless round-trip conversion.
Key Features:
- Bidirectional Conversion: Convert .msi files to XML for easy editing and then revert them back using xml2msi.
- Command-Line Interface: Facilitates integration into scripts and automated workflows, enhancing productivity for developers.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for system administrators and developers who need to modify or analyze Windows Installer packages. By converting .msi files to XML, users can easily edit installation scripts without proprietary tools, promoting flexibility and control over their software distribution processes.
Installation:
msi2xml can be installed via winget, making it easy to integrate into your development environment.