desktopmanager-build

# DesktopManager Build Use this skill when the task touches how DesktopManager is built, packaged, or published. ## Golden Path 1. Use the repo entrypoint first: `.\Build\Build-Project.ps1` 2. Prefer plan mode before changing packaging behavior: `.\Build\Build-Project.ps1 -Plan` 3. For PowerShell module-only work, use: `.\Build\Build-Module.ps1 -SkipInstall` 4. For CLI/app publish verification, use: `.\Build\Build-Project.ps1 -Build:$false -BuildModule:$false` 5. For the daily WinUI tray app without installers, use: `.\Build\Build-DesktopManagerApp.ps1` 6. For the generated DesktopManager app MSI, use: `.\Build\Build-DesktopManagerApp-MSI.ps1` The MSI wrapper publishes `DesktopManager.App` as `PortableCompat`. 7. When checking a specific runtime publish, pass: `-Runtimes win-x64` ## Decision Rules - Treat `Build/Build-Project.ps1` as the primary repo build and release entrypoint. - Prefer changing `Build/project.build.json` and `powerforge.dotnetpublish.json` over hardcoding publish behavior in ad-hoc scripts. - Prefer `Build/Build-Module.ps1` for PowerShell packaging behavior instead of editing checked-in artefacts by hand. - Prefer the app/MSI wrapper scripts for daily desktop app packaging instead of invoking generated WiX files directly. - Verify the resulting behaviour from the real surfaces: NuGet/library, PowerShell import, CLI help, `desktopmanager mcp serve`, `DesktopManager.App.exe`, and MSI plan/build output. - Keep docs aligned with the actual build flow: `Docs/Build.Runbook.md`, `README.MD`, and repo-local skills. - When packaging or publish output changes, check the expected output locations before concluding: `Artefacts/ProjectBuild`, `Artefacts/Unpacked`, `Artefacts/Packed`, `Artefacts/PowerForge/DesktopManager`, `Artefacts/PowerForge/DesktopManager.App`, and `Artefacts/PowerForge/Msi/DesktopManager.App`. ## Reference Files - `Build/Build-Project.ps1` - `Build/Build-Module.ps1` - `Build/Build-DesktopManagerApp.ps1` - `Build/Build-DesktopManagerApp-MSI.ps1` - `Build/project.build.json` - `powerforge.dotnetpublish.json` - `Docs/Build.Runbook.md` - `README.MD`