Create a project
Choose a package type, define the package identity, and save a reusable project file. Open project creation ->
Build Better Windows Installer Packages
Paquet Builder combines self-extracting archives, installer logic, custom actions, code signing, and automation in one visual environment.
Use this documentation both as a guided manual and as a context-sensitive reference. When you press F1 inside Paquet Builder, the application opens the matching topic directly.
Start With a Practical Workflow
Section titled “Start With a Practical Workflow”Add files and screens
Set the destination folder, organize your files, and design the user-facing package screens. Open the quick tutorial ->
Add advanced behavior
Use custom actions, variables, registry operations, and runtime conditions without writing scripts. Browse custom actions ->
Automate the output
Compile from the command line, run directive files, or control projects through AI workflows. Open automation topics ->
Browse by Area
Section titled “Browse by Area” Create Packages Project types, first builds, and the shortest route from files to a working EXE.
General Settings Package identity, destination folders, screens, and file management.
Functionality Runtime behavior such as shortcuts, registry entries, languages, and extraction rules.
Build Settings Output paths, compression, signatures, resources, and advanced build-time options.
Go Further Variables, components, uninstallers, rich content, and deeper package customization.
Custom Actions Visual runtime logic for dialogs, file operations, conditions, XML, INI, and registry work.
AI Assistant Configure projects through natural language inside Paquet Builder.
MCP Server Manage projects headlessly from Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and other MCP clients.
What You Can Build
Section titled “What You Can Build”
Self-extracting archives
Package documents, media, binaries, or mixed content into compact, distributable .exe files.
Software installers
Build setup flows with destination folders, welcome screens, readme pages, shortcuts, uninstallers, and post-install actions.
Updates and maintenance
Ship patches, layered setups, MSI wrappers, and controlled cleanup actions for existing installations.
Automated build workflows
Reuse projects in CI/CD pipelines, command-line builds, directive files, and AI-assisted configuration flows.
Recommended Next Steps
Section titled “Recommended Next Steps”Start with the Introduction if you want the big picture. If you prefer learning by doing, jump straight to Getting Started and then follow Create a Simple Package.