From a0a6f990e9e8e23a930ec0d8bb31216f0e371813 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: chatasweetie <jessica.dene.earley@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:04:26 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] update template for publish items in appxmanifest & .csproj

---
 .../Package.appxmanifest                      |  14 +-
 .../Publication/README.md                     |   7 +
 .../one-time-store-pubishing-setup.ps1        | 797 ++++++++++++++++++
 .../TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj            |  56 +-
 4 files changed, 861 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Publication/README.md
 create mode 100644 src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Publication/one-time-store-pubishing-setup.ps1

diff --git a/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Package.appxmanifest b/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Package.appxmanifest
index 625ee4dfec..cb716c267e 100644
--- a/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Package.appxmanifest
+++ b/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Package.appxmanifest
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 
 <Package
   xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/foundation/windows10"
@@ -8,13 +8,19 @@
   xmlns:rescap="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/foundation/windows10/restrictedcapabilities"
   IgnorableNamespaces="uap uap3 rescap">
 
+  <!-- FOR PUBLISHING TO MICROSOFT STORE -->
+  <!-- When you're ready to publish your extension to Microsoft Store,you'll need to 
+    change the values in the Identity & Properties tags below
+      Name = replace with Microsoft Store's Package/Identity/Name 
+      Publisher = replace with Microsoft Store's Package/Identity/Publisher
+      DisplayName = replace with the reserved name from Partner Center
+      PublisherDisplayName = replace with Microsoft Store's Package/Properties/PublisherDisplayName
+      Logo = Confirm that this image exist at the path
+       -->
   <Identity
     Name="TemplateCmdPalExtension"
     Publisher="CN=Microsoft Corporation, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US"
     Version="0.0.1.0" />
-  <!-- When you're ready to publish your extension, you'll need to change the
-       Publisher= to match your own identity -->
-
   <Properties>
     <DisplayName>TemplateDisplayName</DisplayName>
     <PublisherDisplayName>A Lone Developer</PublisherDisplayName>
diff --git a/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Publication/README.md b/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Publication/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..68e4b930d7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Publication/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+# Publication Setup
+
+This folder contains tools to help you prepare your CmdPal extension for publication to the Microsoft Store.
+
+## Instructions
+
+Go to [Publishing](url) for guide on how to publish your Command Palette Extension to Microsoft Store and Winget.
diff --git a/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Publication/one-time-store-pubishing-setup.ps1 b/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Publication/one-time-store-pubishing-setup.ps1
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..a7f0b42568
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/Publication/one-time-store-pubishing-setup.ps1
@@ -0,0 +1,797 @@
+# One-Time Publication Setup Script for CmdPal Extension
+# This script collects Microsoft Store publication information and updates project files
+# Version: 1.1
+
+#Requires -Version 5.1
+
+# Enable strict mode for better error detection
+Set-StrictMode -Version Latest
+$ErrorActionPreference = "Stop"
+
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  Microsoft Store Publication Setup" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  CmdPal Extension Publisher" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Path to the project files
+$projectRoot = Split-Path -Parent $PSScriptRoot
+$csprojPath = Join-Path $projectRoot "TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj"
+$manifestPath = Join-Path $projectRoot "Package.appxmanifest"
+
+Write-Host "Validating project structure..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  Project Root: $projectRoot" -ForegroundColor Gray
+
+# Verify files exist with detailed error messages
+if (-not (Test-Path $csprojPath)) {
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "ERROR: Could not find .csproj file" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "  Expected location: $csprojPath" -ForegroundColor Gray
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "This script must be run from the Publication folder within your project." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "Please navigate to: <YourProject>\Publication\" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+    exit 1
+}
+
+if (-not (Test-Path $manifestPath)) {
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "ERROR: Could not find Package.appxmanifest file" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "  Expected location: $manifestPath" -ForegroundColor Gray
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "Your project structure may be incomplete or corrupted." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "Please ensure Package.appxmanifest exists in your project root." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+    exit 1
+}
+
+Write-Host "  [OK] .csproj file found" -ForegroundColor Green
+Write-Host "  [OK] Package.appxmanifest file found" -ForegroundColor Green
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Create backup directory if it doesn't exist
+$backupDir = Join-Path $projectRoot "Publication\Backups"
+if (-not (Test-Path $backupDir)) {
+    try {
+        New-Item -Path $backupDir -ItemType Directory -Force | Out-Null
+        Write-Host "Created backup directory: $backupDir" -ForegroundColor Gray
+    }
+    catch {
+        Write-Host "WARNING: Could not create backup directory. Proceeding without backups." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        $backupDir = $null
+    }
+}
+
+# Create timestamped backups
+if ($backupDir) {
+    $timestamp = Get-Date -Format "yyyyMMdd-HHmmss"
+    try {
+        Copy-Item $csprojPath -Destination (Join-Path $backupDir "TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj.$timestamp.bak") -Force
+        Copy-Item $manifestPath -Destination (Join-Path $backupDir "Package.appxmanifest.$timestamp.bak") -Force
+        Write-Host "Backup created: $timestamp" -ForegroundColor Gray
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    catch {
+        Write-Host "WARNING: Could not create backup files. Proceeding anyway." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+}
+
+Write-Host "This script will collect information needed to publish your extension" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host "to the Microsoft Store. You can find this information in your" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host "Microsoft Partner Center account." -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "IMPORTANT: Have your Partner Center information ready before proceeding." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+Write-Host "  - Package Identity Name" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host "  - Publisher Certificate Name" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host "  - Reserved App Name" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host "  - Publisher Display Name" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "TIP: You can find this in Partner Center > Product Management > Product Identity" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Prompt to continue
+Write-Host "Do you want to continue? (Y/N): " -ForegroundColor Yellow -NoNewline
+$continue = Read-Host
+if ($continue -notmatch '^[Yy]') {
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "Setup cancelled by user." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+    exit 0
+}
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Function to validate package identity name format
+function Test-PackageIdentityName {
+    param([string]$name)
+    
+    # Package identity name rules:
+    # - Between 3 and 50 characters
+    # - Can contain: letters, numbers, periods, hyphens
+    # - Cannot start/end with period
+    # - Cannot have consecutive periods
+    
+    if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($name)) { return $false }
+    if ($name.Length -lt 3 -or $name.Length -gt 50) { return $false }
+    if ($name -match '^\.|\.$|\.\.') { return $false }
+    if ($name -notmatch '^[a-zA-Z0-9.-]+$') { return $false }
+    
+    return $true
+}
+
+# Function to validate publisher certificate format
+function Test-PublisherFormat {
+    param([string]$publisher)
+    
+    if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($publisher)) { return $false }
+    
+    # Should start with CN= and follow distinguished name format
+    if ($publisher -notmatch '^CN=.+') { return $false }
+    
+    # Check for valid characters in DN
+    if ($publisher -match '[<>]') { return $false }
+    
+    return $true
+}
+
+# Function to validate display name
+function Test-DisplayName {
+    param([string]$name)
+    
+    if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($name)) { return $false }
+    
+    # Display name should be reasonable length and not contain control characters
+    if ($name.Length -lt 1 -or $name.Length -gt 256) { return $false }
+    if ($name -match '[\x00-\x1F\x7F]') { return $false }
+    
+    return $true
+}
+
+# Collect Microsoft Store Package Identity Name
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  Step 1: Package Identity Name" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "Enter Microsoft Store Package/Identity/Name:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+Write-Host "  Location: Partner Center > Product Identity > Package/Identity/Name" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  Format Requirements:" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host "    - 3-50 characters" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host "    - Letters, numbers, periods, hyphens only" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host "    - Cannot start/end with period or have consecutive periods" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  Example: Publisher.MyAwesomeExtension" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host ""
+
+$packageIdentityName = ""
+$maxAttempts = 3
+$attempt = 0
+
+do {
+    $attempt++
+    Write-Host "Package Identity Name" -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    if ($attempt -gt 1) {
+        Write-Host " (Attempt $attempt of $maxAttempts)" -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Red
+    }
+    Write-Host ": " -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    $packageIdentityName = Read-Host
+    
+    if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($packageIdentityName)) {
+        Write-Host "  [ERROR] Package Identity Name cannot be empty." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    elseif (-not (Test-PackageIdentityName $packageIdentityName)) {
+        Write-Host "  [ERROR] Invalid Package Identity Name format." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host "  Please ensure it meets the format requirements listed above." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host "  [OK] Package Identity Name accepted: $packageIdentityName" -ForegroundColor Green
+        Write-Host ""
+        break
+    }
+    
+    if ($attempt -ge $maxAttempts) {
+        Write-Host ""
+        Write-Host "Maximum attempts reached. Please verify your Partner Center information and try again." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host "Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+        $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+        exit 1
+    }
+} while ($true)
+
+# Collect Microsoft Store Package Identity Publisher
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  Step 2: Publisher Certificate" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "Enter Microsoft Store Package/Identity/Publisher:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+Write-Host "  Location: Partner Center > Product Identity > Package/Identity/Publisher" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  Format Requirements:" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host "    - Must start with 'CN=' (Certificate Name)" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host "    - This is the publisher certificate distinguished name" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  Example: CN=12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789012" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host "  Example: CN=Microsoft Corporation, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host ""
+
+$packageIdentityPublisher = ""
+$attempt = 0
+
+do {
+    $attempt++
+    Write-Host "Publisher Certificate" -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    if ($attempt -gt 1) {
+        Write-Host " (Attempt $attempt of $maxAttempts)" -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Red
+    }
+    Write-Host ": " -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    $packageIdentityPublisher = Read-Host
+    
+    if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($packageIdentityPublisher)) {
+        Write-Host "  [ERROR] Publisher cannot be empty." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    elseif (-not (Test-PublisherFormat $packageIdentityPublisher)) {
+        if ($packageIdentityPublisher -notmatch '^CN=') {
+            Write-Host "  [ERROR] Publisher must start with 'CN='." -ForegroundColor Red
+            Write-Host "  Copy the entire string from Partner Center, including 'CN='." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        }
+        else {
+            Write-Host "  [ERROR] Invalid publisher format." -ForegroundColor Red
+            Write-Host "  Please ensure you copied the complete certificate name from Partner Center." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        }
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host "  [OK] Publisher certificate accepted" -ForegroundColor Green
+        Write-Host ""
+        break
+    }
+    
+    if ($attempt -ge $maxAttempts) {
+        Write-Host ""
+        Write-Host "Maximum attempts reached. Please verify your Partner Center information and try again." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host "Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+        $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+        exit 1
+    }
+} while ($true)
+
+# Collect Reserved Display Name
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  Step 3: Display Name" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "Enter the reserved Display Name from Partner Center:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+Write-Host "  Location: Partner Center > Product Management > Store Listing" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  This is the app name visible to users in the Microsoft Store." -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host "  It must match EXACTLY what you reserved in Partner Center." -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  Example: My Awesome CmdPal Extension" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host ""
+
+$displayName = ""
+$attempt = 0
+
+do {
+    $attempt++
+    Write-Host "Display Name" -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    if ($attempt -gt 1) {
+        Write-Host " (Attempt $attempt of $maxAttempts)" -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Red
+    }
+    Write-Host ": " -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    $displayName = Read-Host
+    
+    if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($displayName)) {
+        Write-Host "  [ERROR] Display Name cannot be empty." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    elseif (-not (Test-DisplayName $displayName)) {
+        Write-Host "  [ERROR] Invalid Display Name." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host "  Display name must be 1-256 characters and cannot contain control characters." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host "  [OK] Display Name accepted: $displayName" -ForegroundColor Green
+        Write-Host ""
+        break
+    }
+    
+    if ($attempt -ge $maxAttempts) {
+        Write-Host ""
+        Write-Host "Maximum attempts reached. Please try again with valid information." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host "Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+        $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+        exit 1
+    }
+} while ($true)
+
+# Collect Publisher Display Name
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  Step 4: Publisher Display Name" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "Enter Microsoft Store Package/Properties/PublisherDisplayName:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+Write-Host "  Location: Partner Center > Product Identity > Package/Properties" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  This is your company or developer name shown to users." -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  Example: Contoso Software Inc." -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host "  Example: Jessica Cha" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+Write-Host ""
+
+$publisherDisplayName = ""
+$attempt = 0
+
+do {
+    $attempt++
+    Write-Host "Publisher Display Name" -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    if ($attempt -gt 1) {
+        Write-Host " (Attempt $attempt of $maxAttempts)" -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Red
+    }
+    Write-Host ": " -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    $publisherDisplayName = Read-Host
+    
+    if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($publisherDisplayName)) {
+        Write-Host "  [ERROR] Publisher Display Name cannot be empty." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    elseif (-not (Test-DisplayName $publisherDisplayName)) {
+        Write-Host "  [ERROR] Invalid Publisher Display Name." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host "  Publisher name must be 1-256 characters and cannot contain control characters." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Write-Host ""
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host "  [OK] Publisher Display Name accepted: $publisherDisplayName" -ForegroundColor Green
+        Write-Host ""
+        break
+    }
+    
+    if ($attempt -ge $maxAttempts) {
+        Write-Host ""
+        Write-Host "Maximum attempts reached. Please try again with valid information." -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host "Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+        $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+        exit 1
+    }
+} while ($true)
+
+# Check for required assets
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  Step 5: Validating Required Assets" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "Checking for Microsoft Store required asset images..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+Write-Host ""
+
+$assetsPath = Join-Path $projectRoot "Assets"
+
+# Check if Assets folder exists
+if (-not (Test-Path $assetsPath)) {
+    Write-Host "  [ERROR] Assets folder not found at: $assetsPath" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "  Please create the Assets folder and add the required images." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "  Press any key to continue anyway (you'll need to add assets later)..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+    Write-Host ""
+}
+
+$requiredAssets = @(
+    @{ Name = "StoreLogo.png"; Size = "50x50"; Description = "Store logo for listings" },
+    @{ Name = "Square150x150Logo.scale-200.png"; Size = "300x300"; Description = "Medium tile" },
+    @{ Name = "Square44x44Logo.scale-200.png"; Size = "88x88"; Description = "App list icon" },
+    @{ Name = "Wide310x150Logo.scale-200.png"; Size = "620x300"; Description = "Wide tile" },
+    @{ Name = "SplashScreen.scale-200.png"; Size = "1240x600"; Description = "Splash screen" },
+    @{ Name = "StoreLogo.scale-100.png"; Size = "50x50"; Description = "Store logo (100% scale)" }
+)
+
+$missingAssets = @()
+$foundAssets = @()
+
+Write-Host "  Asset Validation Results:" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  " -NoNewline
+Write-Host ("{0,-45} {1,-15} {2}" -f "File", "Size", "Status") -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host "  " -NoNewline
+Write-Host ("{0,-45} {1,-15} {2}" -f "----", "----", "------") -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+
+foreach ($asset in $requiredAssets) {
+    $assetPath = Join-Path $assetsPath $asset.Name
+    $statusPrefix = "  "
+    
+    if (Test-Path $assetPath) {
+        try {
+            $fileInfo = Get-Item $assetPath
+            $fileSize = "{0:N2} KB" -f ($fileInfo.Length / 1KB)
+            
+            Write-Host "  " -NoNewline
+            Write-Host ("{0,-45} {1,-15} " -f $asset.Name, $asset.Size) -NoNewline -ForegroundColor White
+            Write-Host "[OK]" -ForegroundColor Green
+            
+            $foundAssets += $asset.Name
+        }
+        catch {
+            Write-Host "  " -NoNewline
+            Write-Host ("{0,-45} {1,-15} " -f $asset.Name, $asset.Size) -NoNewline -ForegroundColor White
+            Write-Host "[WARNING]" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+            Write-Host "         (File exists but couldn't read properties)" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+            $foundAssets += $asset.Name
+        }
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host "  " -NoNewline
+        Write-Host ("{0,-45} {1,-15} " -f $asset.Name, $asset.Size) -NoNewline -ForegroundColor White
+        Write-Host "[MISSING]" -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host "         ($($asset.Description))" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+        $missingAssets += $asset
+    }
+}
+
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  Summary: " -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "$($foundAssets.Count) of $($requiredAssets.Count) assets found" -ForegroundColor White
+
+if ($missingAssets.Count -gt 0) {
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "  [WARNING] $($missingAssets.Count) asset(s) missing" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "  The Microsoft Store requires specific image assets for your app listing." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    Write-Host "  You'll need to add these before you can publish." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "  TIP: Use the Windows App SDK project templates or design tools to create" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    Write-Host "       properly sized assets. Each image must be exactly the size specified." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    Write-Host ""
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host "  [OK] All required assets are present!" -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host ""
+}
+
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  Updating Project Files..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "The script will now update your project files with the information you provided." -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host "Original files have been backed up in the Publication\Backups folder." -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Update Package.appxmanifest
+Write-Host "[1/2] Updating Package.appxmanifest..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+
+try {
+    $manifestContent = Get-Content $manifestPath -Raw -ErrorAction Stop
+}
+catch {
+    Write-Host "  [ERROR] Could not read Package.appxmanifest: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "  The file may be locked by another process." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "  Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+    exit 1
+}
+
+# Backup original content
+$manifestBackup = $manifestContent
+$manifestUpdateCount = 0
+
+# Update Identity element (Name and Publisher)
+Write-Host "  Updating Identity Name..." -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Gray
+$identityNamePattern = '(?<=<Identity\s+Name=")[^"]*'
+if ($manifestContent -match $identityNamePattern) {
+    $oldValue = $Matches[0]
+    $identityNameUpdated = $manifestContent -replace $identityNamePattern, $packageIdentityName
+    if ($identityNameUpdated -ne $manifestContent) {
+        $manifestContent = $identityNameUpdated
+        $manifestUpdateCount++
+        Write-Host " [OK]" -ForegroundColor Green
+        Write-Host "    Changed from: '$oldValue'" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+        Write-Host "    Changed to:   '$packageIdentityName'" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host " [NO CHANGE]" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    }
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host " [WARNING] Could not find Identity Name attribute" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+}
+
+Write-Host "  Updating Publisher..." -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Gray
+$publisherPattern = '(?<=Publisher=")[^"]*(?=")'
+if ($manifestContent -match $publisherPattern) {
+    $oldValue = $Matches[0]
+    $identityPublisherUpdated = $manifestContent -replace $publisherPattern, $packageIdentityPublisher
+    if ($identityPublisherUpdated -ne $manifestContent) {
+        $manifestContent = $identityPublisherUpdated
+        $manifestUpdateCount++
+        Write-Host " [OK]" -ForegroundColor Green
+        Write-Host "    Changed from: '$oldValue'" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+        Write-Host "    Changed to:   '$packageIdentityPublisher'" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host " [NO CHANGE]" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    }
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host " [WARNING] Could not find Publisher attribute" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+}
+
+# Update Properties (DisplayName and PublisherDisplayName)
+Write-Host "  Updating Display Name..." -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Gray
+$displayNamePattern = '(?<=<DisplayName>)[^<]*(?=</DisplayName>)'
+if ($manifestContent -match $displayNamePattern) {
+    $oldValue = $Matches[0]
+    $displayNameUpdated = $manifestContent -replace $displayNamePattern, $displayName
+    if ($displayNameUpdated -ne $manifestContent) {
+        $manifestContent = $displayNameUpdated
+        $manifestUpdateCount++
+        Write-Host " [OK]" -ForegroundColor Green
+        Write-Host "    Changed from: '$oldValue'" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+        Write-Host "    Changed to:   '$displayName'" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host " [NO CHANGE]" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    }
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host " [WARNING] Could not find DisplayName element" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+}
+
+Write-Host "  Updating Publisher Display Name..." -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Gray
+$publisherDisplayNamePattern = '(?<=<PublisherDisplayName>)[^<]*(?=</PublisherDisplayName>)'
+if ($manifestContent -match $publisherDisplayNamePattern) {
+    $oldValue = $Matches[0]
+    $publisherDisplayNameUpdated = $manifestContent -replace $publisherDisplayNamePattern, $publisherDisplayName
+    if ($publisherDisplayNameUpdated -ne $manifestContent) {
+        $manifestContent = $publisherDisplayNameUpdated
+        $manifestUpdateCount++
+        Write-Host " [OK]" -ForegroundColor Green
+        Write-Host "    Changed from: '$oldValue'" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+        Write-Host "    Changed to:   '$publisherDisplayName'" -ForegroundColor DarkGray
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host " [NO CHANGE]" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    }
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host " [WARNING] Could not find PublisherDisplayName element" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+}
+
+# Also update the VisualElements DisplayName
+Write-Host "  Updating VisualElements Display Name..." -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Gray
+$visualElementsPattern = '(?<=<uap:VisualElements[^>]*DisplayName=")[^"]*'
+if ($manifestContent -match $visualElementsPattern) {
+    $oldValue = $Matches[0]
+    if ($oldValue -ne $displayName) {
+        $visualElementsUpdated = $manifestContent -replace $visualElementsPattern, $displayName
+        if ($visualElementsUpdated -ne $manifestContent) {
+            $manifestContent = $visualElementsUpdated
+            $manifestUpdateCount++
+            Write-Host " [OK]" -ForegroundColor Green
+        }
+        else {
+            Write-Host " [NO CHANGE]" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        }
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host " [ALREADY SET]" -ForegroundColor Green
+    }
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host " [SKIP]" -ForegroundColor Gray
+}
+
+# Write the updated manifest
+if ($manifestContent -ne $manifestBackup) {
+    try {
+        Set-Content -Path $manifestPath -Value $manifestContent -NoNewline -ErrorAction Stop
+        Write-Host ""
+        Write-Host "  [SUCCESS] Package.appxmanifest updated ($manifestUpdateCount changes)" -ForegroundColor Green
+    }
+    catch {
+        Write-Host ""
+        Write-Host "  [ERROR] Could not write to Package.appxmanifest: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host "  The file may be read-only or locked by another process." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Write-Host "  Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+        $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+        exit 1
+    }
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "  [INFO] No changes were needed for Package.appxmanifest" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+}
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Update .csproj file
+Write-Host "[2/2] Updating TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+
+try {
+    $csprojContent = Get-Content $csprojPath -Raw -ErrorAction Stop
+}
+catch {
+    Write-Host "  [ERROR] Could not read .csproj file: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "  The file may be locked by another process." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "  Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+    exit 1
+}
+
+# Backup original content
+$csprojBackup = $csprojContent
+$csprojUpdateCount = 0
+
+# Check if Store properties are commented or uncommented
+Write-Host "  Checking Store property configuration..." -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Gray
+$storePropsCommentedPattern = '<!--\s*<AppxPackageIdentityName>YOUR_PACKAGE_IDENTITY_NAME_HERE</AppxPackageIdentityName>\s*<AppxPackagePublisher>YOUR_PACKAGE_IDENTITY_PUBLISHER_HERE</AppxPackagePublisher>\s*<AppxPackageVersion>[^<]*</AppxPackageVersion>\s*-->'
+
+if ($csprojContent -match $storePropsCommentedPattern) {
+    Write-Host " [COMMENTED]" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "  Uncommenting and updating Store properties..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    
+    # Uncomment and update the Store-specific properties
+    $replacement = "<AppxPackageIdentityName>$packageIdentityName</AppxPackageIdentityName>`n    <AppxPackagePublisher>$packageIdentityPublisher</AppxPackagePublisher>`n    <AppxPackageVersion>1.0.0.0</AppxPackageVersion>"
+    
+    $csprojContent = $csprojContent -replace $storePropsCommentedPattern, $replacement
+    $csprojUpdateCount++
+    Write-Host "    [OK] Store properties uncommented and updated" -ForegroundColor Green
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host " [UNCOMMENTED]" -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host "  Updating existing Store property values..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    
+    # Try updating already-uncommented properties
+    $identityNamePattern = '(?<=<AppxPackageIdentityName>)[^<]*(?=</AppxPackageIdentityName>)'
+    if ($csprojContent -match $identityNamePattern) {
+        $oldValue = $Matches[0]
+        if ($oldValue -ne $packageIdentityName) {
+            $csprojContent = $csprojContent -replace $identityNamePattern, $packageIdentityName
+            $csprojUpdateCount++
+            Write-Host "    Updated AppxPackageIdentityName" -ForegroundColor Green
+        }
+    }
+    
+    $publisherPattern = '(?<=<AppxPackagePublisher>)[^<]*(?=</AppxPackagePublisher>)'
+    if ($csprojContent -match $publisherPattern) {
+        $oldValue = $Matches[0]
+        if ($oldValue -ne $packageIdentityPublisher) {
+            $csprojContent = $csprojContent -replace $publisherPattern, $packageIdentityPublisher
+            $csprojUpdateCount++
+            Write-Host "    Updated AppxPackagePublisher" -ForegroundColor Green
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+# Uncomment the PrepareAssets Target section (using (?s) for multi-line matching)
+Write-Host "  Checking PrepareAssets Target..." -NoNewline -ForegroundColor Gray
+$targetPattern = '(?s)<!--\s*(<Target Name="PrepareAssets".*?</Target>)\s*-->'
+
+if ($csprojContent -match $targetPattern) {
+    Write-Host " [COMMENTED]" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "  Uncommenting PrepareAssets Target..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+    
+    $targetReplacement = '$1'
+    $targetUpdated = $csprojContent -replace $targetPattern, $targetReplacement
+    
+    if ($targetUpdated -ne $csprojContent) {
+        $csprojContent = $targetUpdated
+        $csprojUpdateCount++
+        Write-Host "    [OK] PrepareAssets Target uncommented" -ForegroundColor Green
+    }
+    else {
+        Write-Host "    [WARNING] Could not uncomment PrepareAssets Target" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    }
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host " [ALREADY UNCOMMENTED]" -ForegroundColor Green
+}
+
+# Write the updated csproj
+if ($csprojContent -ne $csprojBackup) {
+    try {
+        Set-Content -Path $csprojPath -Value $csprojContent -NoNewline -ErrorAction Stop
+        Write-Host ""
+        Write-Host "  [SUCCESS] TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj updated ($csprojUpdateCount changes)" -ForegroundColor Green
+    }
+    catch {
+        Write-Host ""
+        Write-Host "  [ERROR] Could not write to .csproj file: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Red
+        Write-Host "  The file may be read-only or locked by another process." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Write-Host "  Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+        $null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
+        exit 1
+    }
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "  [INFO] No changes were needed for TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+}
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Display summary
+Write-Host "=================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  CONFIGURATION SUMMARY" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host "=================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host "  Package Identity Name:" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host "    $packageIdentityName" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  Publisher:" -ForegroundColor Gray
+
+# Truncate publisher if too long
+$publisherDisplay = if ($packageIdentityPublisher.Length -gt 80) {
+    $packageIdentityPublisher.Substring(0, 77) + "..."
+} else {
+    $packageIdentityPublisher
+}
+Write-Host "    $publisherDisplay" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  Display Name:" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host "    $displayName" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "  Publisher Display Name:" -ForegroundColor Gray
+Write-Host "    $publisherDisplayName" -ForegroundColor White
+Write-Host "=================================================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+Write-Host ""
+
+# Display modified files
+Write-Host "Modified Files:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+$manifestRelative = $manifestPath -replace [regex]::Escape($projectRoot), "."
+$csprojRelative = $csprojPath -replace [regex]::Escape($projectRoot), "."
+Write-Host "  ✓ $manifestRelative" -ForegroundColor Green
+Write-Host "  ✓ $csprojRelative" -ForegroundColor Green
+Write-Host ""
+
+if ($backupDir) {
+    Write-Host "Backup Location:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    $backupRelative = $backupDir -replace [regex]::Escape($projectRoot), "."
+    Write-Host "  $backupRelative" -ForegroundColor Gray
+    Write-Host ""
+}
+
+# Asset status
+if ($missingAssets.Count -gt 0) {
+    Write-Host "=================================================================" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "  ACTION REQUIRED: Missing Assets" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "=================================================================" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host "  $($missingAssets.Count) required asset(s) are missing. Add them before publishing:" -ForegroundColor White
+    Write-Host ""
+    
+    foreach ($asset in $missingAssets) {
+        Write-Host "    * $($asset.Name) ($($asset.Size))" -ForegroundColor White
+    }
+    
+    Write-Host "=================================================================" -ForegroundColor Red
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "Asset Creation Tips:" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+    Write-Host "  * Use PNG format with transparency where appropriate" -ForegroundColor Gray
+    Write-Host "  * Follow Microsoft Store asset guidelines" -ForegroundColor Gray
+    Write-Host "  * Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/apps/design/style/app-icons-and-logos" -ForegroundColor DarkCyan
+    Write-Host ""
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host "  [OK] All required assets are present" -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host ""
+}
+
+# Final success message with conditional messaging
+Write-Host "=================================================================" -ForegroundColor Green
+if ($missingAssets.Count -gt 0) {
+    Write-Host "  Setup Complete - Action Required" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host "=================================================================" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "  Your project has been configured for Microsoft Store publishing." -ForegroundColor White
+    Write-Host "  However, you need to add $($missingAssets.Count) missing asset(s) before publishing." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+}
+else {
+    Write-Host "  Setup Completed Successfully!" -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host "=================================================================" -ForegroundColor Green
+    Write-Host ""
+    Write-Host "  Your extension is ready for Microsoft Store publishing!" -ForegroundColor White
+    Write-Host "  All configuration and assets are in place." -ForegroundColor Green
+}
+Write-Host ""
+Write-Host "Press any key to exit..." -ForegroundColor Gray
+$null = $Host.UI.RawUI.ReadKey("NoEcho,IncludeKeyDown")
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj b/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj
index 7d83967705..b402b30a4a 100644
--- a/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj
+++ b/src/modules/cmdpal/ExtensionTemplate/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension/TemplateCmdPalExtension.csproj
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
   <PropertyGroup>
     <OutputType>WinExe</OutputType>
     <RootNamespace>TemplateCmdPalExtension</RootNamespace>
@@ -10,20 +10,58 @@
     <SupportedOSPlatformVersion>10.0.19041.0</SupportedOSPlatformVersion>
     <RuntimeIdentifiers>win-x64;win-arm64</RuntimeIdentifiers>
 
-    <PublishProfile>win-$(Platform).pubxml</PublishProfile>
     <EnableMsixTooling>true</EnableMsixTooling>
     <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
   </PropertyGroup>
 
   <ItemGroup>
-    <Content Include="Assets\SplashScreen.scale-200.png" />
-    <Content Include="Assets\LockScreenLogo.scale-200.png" />
-    <Content Include="Assets\Square150x150Logo.scale-200.png" />
-    <Content Include="Assets\Square44x44Logo.scale-200.png" />
-    <Content Include="Assets\Square44x44Logo.targetsize-24_altform-unplated.png" />
-    <Content Include="Assets\StoreLogo.png" />
-    <Content Include="Assets\Wide310x150Logo.scale-200.png" />
+    <Content Include="Assets\**\*.png" />
   </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <PropertyGroup>
+
+    <!-- FOR PUBLISHING TO WINGET -->
+    <!-- When you're ready to publish your extension to winget,  
+       comment out PublishProfile and uncomment WindowsPackageType tag to create 
+       OR USE THE GITHUB ACTION TO DO THIS FOR YOU-->
+    <PublishProfile>win-$(Platform).pubxml</PublishProfile>
+    <!--<WindowsPackageType>None</WindowsPackageType> -->
+
+    <!-- FOR PUBLISHING TO MICROSOFT STORE 1 of 2-->
+    <!-- When you're ready to publish your extension to Microsoft Store, you'll need to change that are below 
+      AppxPackageIdentityName = replace with Microsoft Store's Package/Identity/Name 
+      AppxPackagePublisher = replace with Microsoft Store's Package/Identity/Publisher
+    -->
+    <!-- <AppxPackageIdentityName>YOUR_PACKAGE_IDENTITY_NAME_HERE</AppxPackageIdentityName>
+    <AppxPackagePublisher>YOUR_PACKAGE_IDENTITY_PUBLISHER_HERE</AppxPackagePublisher>
+    <AppxPackageVersion>0.0.1.0</AppxPackageVersion> -->
+
+    
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  
+  <!-- FOR PUBLISHING TO MICROSOFT STORE 2 of 2-->
+  <!-- When you're ready to publish your extension to Microsoft Store, uncomment the 
+      Target tag and confirm the images exist -->
+  <!-- <Target Name="PrepareAssets" BeforeTargets="BeforeBuild">
+    <Copy SourceFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\Square150x150Logo.scale-200.png"
+          DestinationFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\Square150x150Logo.png"
+          SkipUnchangedFiles="true" />
+    <Copy SourceFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\Square44x44Logo.scale-200.png"
+          DestinationFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\SmallTile.png"
+          SkipUnchangedFiles="true" />
+    <Copy SourceFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\Wide310x150Logo.scale-200.png"
+          DestinationFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\Wide310x150Logo.png"
+          SkipUnchangedFiles="true" />
+    <Copy SourceFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\SplashScreen.scale-200.png"
+          DestinationFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\SplashScreen.png"
+          SkipUnchangedFiles="true" />
+    <Copy SourceFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\Square150x150Logo.scale-200.png"
+          DestinationFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\LargeTile.png"
+          SkipUnchangedFiles="true" />
+    <Copy SourceFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\StoreLogo.scale-100.png"
+          DestinationFiles="$(MSBuildProjectDirectory)\Assets\StoreLogo.png"
+          SkipUnchangedFiles="true" />
+  </Target> -->
 
   <ItemGroup>
     <Manifest Include="$(ApplicationManifest)" />