makensis
compiles NSIS installer scripts
TLDR
Compile installer script
$ makensis [script.nsi]
Verbose output$ makensis -V[4] [script.nsi]
Define symbol$ makensis -D[NAME=value] [script.nsi]
Include path$ makensis -I[/path/to/includes] [script.nsi]
Output file$ makensis -O[installer.exe] [script.nsi]
Show help$ makensis -HELP
SYNOPSIS
makensis [options] script
DESCRIPTION
makensis compiles NSIS installer scripts. NSIS creates Windows installers.
The tool generates executable installers from script definitions. Used for Windows software distribution.
PARAMETERS
SCRIPT
NSIS script file (.nsi).-V LEVEL
Verbosity level (0-4).-D NAME=VALUE
Define symbol.-I DIR
Add include path.-O FILE
Output file name.-HELP
Show help.
CAVEATS
Windows installer format. Can run on Linux via Wine. NSIS script syntax required.
HISTORY
NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) was created by Nullsoft, makers of Winamp.