hermes-hub/installer/README.md

Hermes Hub — Installer Architecture

Canonical Windows Installer

• Canonical Binary: HermesHubSetup.exe (built from HermesHubSetup.cs)
• Build Script: build_installer.ps1 (compiles HermesHubSetup.cs using standard .NET Framework csc.exe present on all Windows 10/11 machines without extra toolchains).

Development & Helper Scripts

• HermesHubSetup.py: Internal development helper script for testing installer logic in Python. Not distributed as a primary installer artifact.
• install.ps1: Deprecated legacy bootstrap script for earlier development environments.

Testing Policy (S7)

• Unit Tests: Must NEVER modify user Windows Registry (HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall) or Start Menu shortcuts.
• Integration Tests: Executed against isolated sandbox mock directories.
• Live VM Tests: Real Windows installer execution is reserved for disposable CI/VM environments.