thor-watcher/RELEASE.md

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:

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

2. Place NSSM:

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

3. Build MSI:

./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