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Console Compiler

Build from the command line.
No GUI needed.

Compile Paquet Builder projects without invoking the graphical interface. Designed for CI/CD pipelines, automated distribution cycles, and scheduled build tasks.

Paquet Builder console compiler running in a terminal window

Compile Without the GUI

The console compiler is a Windows console application that lets you compile Paquet Builder projects without invoking the graphical interface. It has no interface of its own and is designed for process automation, automatic distribution cycles, and scheduled tasks.

Pure console application
No graphical interface, no window chrome. Runs cleanly in any terminal or CI runner.
Built for automation
Ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated distribution cycles.
Zero-config setup
Set up automatically via the provided installer. Ready to use immediately.
Successful compilation of a Windows installer package in Paquet Builder

Script builds with text directives

The console compiler fully supports text-based directives — simple .ini-style files that customize packages, swap source files, override version info, or create entirely new projects from scratch. Combine directives with command-line switches for fully unattended builds.

Transform or create
Override settings on existing projects or define a complete package from a directive file alone.
Version-control friendly
Plain text format works seamlessly with Git and any diff tool.
Text directive file structure showing .ini-style configuration for Paquet Builder
Paquet Builder must be installed and activated on the computer where the console compiler runs.
The console compiler uses the same resources as Paquet Builder itself, and these resources are not shipped with the console compiler.
Download the same bitness as your Paquet Builder installation (32-bit or 64-bit). Produces x86, x64, and ARM64 packages.

Requirements

Paquet Builder must be installed and activated on the computer where you want to use the console compiler. The console compiler relies on the same resources as Paquet Builder itself, and these resources are not included with the console compiler download.

Standard license

Activate Paquet Builder GUI first, then the console compiler inherits the activation.

Floating license

Follow the instructions provided with your license for headless environments.

Ultimate Edition

The console compiler is available to registered users of the Paquet Builder Ultimate edition. It is set up on your computer via the provided installer.

Ultimate Edition Floating License

Automate Your Installer Builds

Download Paquet Builder and use the console compiler for process automation and scheduled distribution tasks.