WiX Toolset Additional Tools WiX Toolset

The WiX Toolset Additional Tools are designed to enhance the functionality of the WiX Toolset, providing developers with advanced capabilities for creating robust Windows installers. These tools extend the core features of the WiX Toolset, enabling seamless integration into modern software development workflows.

Key Features:

• Extended Support for WiX v3 and v4: Ensure continued security and reliability by leveraging FireGiant's extended support for legacy versions.
• Burn Bootstrapper Engine: Create customized installation experiences with rich UIs using WinForms or WPF, allowing for the bundling of multiple packages and prerequisites into a single installer.
• HeatWave Integration: Extend Visual Studio capabilities to streamline installer development, enabling developers to design and debug installers directly within the IDE.
• Open Source Heritage: Built on WiX's 25+ years as an open-source pioneer in the .NET ecosystem, with continuous improvements since its release in 2004.
• XML-Based Development: Use text files for seamless integration into any source control and build system, enabling easy tracking and merging of changes.
• Smart Cabbing: Optimize package size by removing duplicate files from cabinet files, ensuring the most compact output.

Audience & Benefit:

Ideal for software developers and packaging engineers seeking to create high-quality Windows installers with full control over the installation process. The tools empower users to deliver secure, reliable, and customizable installation experiences while maintaining compatibility with existing development pipelines. Install via winget for a streamlined setup process.