Winget-Repo Dev Setup Guide

This guide explains how to install and run the Winget-Repo server in Dev Mode using the provided Winget-Repo_Dev.winget configuration file.

🛠️ Installation via `winget configure`

Right-click on Command Prompt and choose "Run as administrator".

Use the cd command to switch to the directory where you downloaded or cloned this repository.

Example:

cd C:\Path\To\Downloaded\Repository

Execute the .winget file using the following command:

winget configure Winget-Repo_Dev.winget

This command installs all necessary components as defined in the configuration.

After the configuration is complete, start the server by running:

.\start_flask.bat

This will launch the Flask server in Dev Mode locally.

Open your web browser and go to:

You may see a warning due to the self-signed certificate.

In order for the Winget client to trust the local Winget-Repo server:

Use your browser to export the self-signed certificate from the website (as a .crt or .cer file).
Locate the exported certificate file on your computer.
Double-click the certificate file and start the installation wizard.
Choose "Local Machine" as the store location (you may be prompted for administrator permission).
Select "Place all certificates in the following store" and browse to:
Trusted Root Certification Authorities
Complete the wizard to install the certificate.

This allows the Winget client to establish a secure connection.

Only one client with the name LOCALHOST can be created -> Note that you still have to set your DNS ip in the Winget-Repo settings.
The Dev Mode server is not accessible from outside the local machine.
This mode is not secure and not suitable for production use.

Note: Dev Mode is strictly for testing and development purposes.
Never use it in a production environment.

📝 For any issues or contributions, feel free to open an issue or pull request.