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Microsoft Launches Store CLI on Windows, Plus New Analytics and Web Installer Upgrades

The update targets faster diagnostics to streamline app deployment for developers and power users.

Overview

  • The Microsoft Store CLI is available now on devices with the Store enabled, bringing terminal commands for searching, installing, and updating Store-listed apps.
  • Commands include store browse-apps for catalog filtering, store install for one-command deployments, and store update for targeted upgrades.
  • The CLI complements WinGet by focusing solely on Microsoft Store apps, whereas WinGet can acquire software from outside the Store.
  • Partner Center now offers enhanced Health Reports with deeper filters, Anomaly Alerts via dashboard and email for unusual crash or hang spikes, and a new Summary Dashboard.
  • A redesigned Usage Dashboard adds active devices, session counts, and engagement duration, while Web Installer improvements enable auto-open for Win32 apps, better enterprise install logic, and a badge-based Direct launch option.