This section provides guidance on how to create a REST source for the Windows Package Manager. ISVs or Publishers may host and manage a REST source if they would like full control of the packages available in a source. An independently hosted source may choose to expose the read endpoints publicly, restrict access to specific IP address via the addition of a traffic shaping module or restrict access by Microsoft Entra Id authentication. The basic setups configured by the cmdlets and examples result in a source that is publicly readable but requires an authorization key to manage.
Windows Package Manager offers a comprehensive package manager solution including a command line tool and a set of services for installing applications. For more general package submission information, see submit packages to Windows Package Manager.
The recommended way for creating and managing Windows Package Manager REST sources is: