Open-Source Intune Package Builder - A modern, user-friendly GUI tool for creating Microsoft Intune Win32 app packages (.intunewin files) by Tomer Alcavi.
- ✨ Features
- 🚀 Quick Start
- 📖 Usage Guide
- 🔧 Advanced Features
- 📋 Requirements
- 🤝 Contributing
- 📄 License
- 🙏 Acknowledgments
- 🔄 Version History
- 🏷️ GitHub Topics
- Modern GUI Interface - Clean, intuitive design with professional styling
- Comprehensive File Support - Supports 13+ executable file types (click to see all)
- IntuneWin Package Extraction - Advanced decryption and extraction of .intunewin packages
- PowerShell Wrapper Generation - Automatic bypass for execution policy restrictions
- Smart Folder Validation - Prevents common packaging mistakes
- Auto Tool Management - Downloads and updates Microsoft's IntuneWinAppUtil automatically
Click on "(executable files)" in the app to see the complete list, including:
.exe,.msi,.ps1,.cmd,.bat,.com,.scr,.msc,.reg,.vbs,.js,.wsf,.wsh
- Restricted Folder Detection - Prevents selection of system folders (Downloads, Documents, etc.)
- File Count Warnings - Alerts for folders with 10+ files to avoid oversized packages
- Real-time Validation - Validates paths as you type or browse
- Drag & Drop Support - Simply drag setup files to get started
- Execution Policy Bypass - Generates install.cmd wrappers for PowerShell scripts
- Custom Script Editor - Built-in editor for customizing wrapper content
- Automatic Detection - Intelligently enables PowerShell features when needed
- Download the latest release from Releases
- Extract and run
IntuneWinCreator.exe - Select your source folder containing the application files
- Choose your setup file (executable/installer)
Tip: Drag & drop the Setup File and Source Folder—Output will be filled automatically! - Configure output path and options
- Create your .intunewin package!
- Open the application and go to File → Extract IntuneWin Package
- Select the .intunewin file you want to extract
- Choose the output folder for extracted contents
- Configure extraction options (folder or ZIP file)
- Extract and access your decrypted application files!
- Source Folder: Browse or type the path to your application folder
- Setup File: Select the main executable/installer file
- PowerShell Options: Enable wrapper generation for .ps1 scripts if needed
- Output Path: Choose where to save your .intunewin package
- Create Package: Click the create button and monitor progress
Tip: Drag & drop the Setup File and Source Folder—Output will be filled automatically!
The application includes a powerful extraction feature accessible through File → Extract IntuneWin Package:
- Select Package: Browse and select the .intunewin file to extract
- Choose Output: Select destination folder for extracted contents
- Extraction Mode: Choose between:
- Folder Extraction - Extract files to a organized folder structure
- ZIP File - Create a ZIP archive of the decrypted contents
- Advanced Decryption: Uses AES decryption to properly decrypt package contents
- Smart Naming: Automatically names output with "-Extracted" suffix
- Progress Tracking: Real-time progress updates and detailed logging
For PowerShell scripts (.ps1 files):
- Select your .ps1 file as the setup file
- Enable "Generate install.cmd wrapper for PowerShell execution"
- Optionally customize the wrapper content using the Edit button
- The tool will automatically create an install.cmd that bypasses execution policies
The tool automatically protects you from common mistakes:
| Validation Type | Behavior | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| ❌ System Folders | Blocks completely | Downloads, Documents, Desktop, Program Files, Drive roots |
| ✅ App Subfolders | Allows specific apps | Downloads\MyApp, Documents\ProjectFolder |
| Warns about size | Folders with 10+ files (shows count and asks for confirmation) |
- Automatically checks for Microsoft IntuneWinAppUtil updates
- Downloads and installs the latest version when needed
- Version comparison and update notifications
- Default wrapper templates for common scenarios
- Built-in editor for custom script modifications
- Support for existing install.cmd files
- Real-time command output display
- Automatic log file generation with timestamps
- Error highlighting and status tracking
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 (x64 / x86)
- .NET Runtime: .NET 8.0 (auto-installed if missing)
- Dependencies: Microsoft IntuneWinAppUtil.exe (auto-downloaded)
- Permissions: Local admin recommended for some file operations
We welcome and appreciate all contributions! Here’s how you can help:
- Improve Documentation: Fix typos, clarify instructions, or expand existing docs.
- Submit Code: Fork the repository, implement your changes, and open a pull request.
Developer Guide Want to build from source? See README_compile_guide.md for detailed compilation instructions.
Support & Feedback If you encounter issues or want to get involved, here’s where to go:
| Type | Where to Go | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Reports | GitHub Issues – Bug (https://github.com/alcavix/IntuneWin-Creator/issues/new?template=bug_report.yml) | Report crashes, errors, or unexpected behavior |
| Feature Requests | GitHub Issues – Feature (https://github.com/alcavix/IntuneWin-Creator/issues/new?template=feature_request.yml) | Suggest new features or improvements |
| General Discussion | GitHub Discussions (https://github.com/alcavix/IntuneWin-Creator/discussions) | Ask questions, share tips, or request help |
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Microsoft - For the IntuneWinAppUtil tool and Intune platform
- Open Source Community - For feedback, testing, and feature requests
- Contributors - Everyone who helps improve this project
- Tomer Alcavi - Original creator and maintainer
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