# Release Packaging (Windows)

Goal: Users download a release artifact and install without using the command line.

## Deliverables

- `ThorIngest.msi` (primary installer)
- Optional: `thor-ingest-agent.exe` (for internal diagnostics)

## Build Steps (internal)

1. Build EXE:

```bash
pyinstaller --onefile --name thor-ingest-agent series4_ingest.py
```

2. Place NSSM:

```
thor-ingest-agent/installer/tools/nssm.exe
```

3. Build MSI:

```powershell
./installer/build.ps1
```

4. Publish:

- Upload `installer/ThorIngest.msi` to the internal release URL.
- Provide a short “Download and run the installer” instruction to users.

## Install UX

- Double‑click the MSI
- Minimal UI (Next/Install/Finish)
- Service installed and started automatically