Windows (MSIX): How to Implement HTTPS Deep Linking for a Desktop Application?

Question

I want to implement HTTPS deep linking in a Flutter Windows application packaged with MSIX.

The goal is that when a user clicks an HTTPS URL, the installed Windows application should open directly and receive the complete URL so it can navigate to the appropriate screen.

Has anyone successfully implemented this in their application? If so, could you please share the recommended approach or any guidance on how to achieve it?

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Thank you for reaching out.

Yes, this scenario is supported for MSIX-packaged Windows applications. If your goal is to open your Flutter Windows application from an HTTPS link and receive the full URL for navigation, the recommended approach is to use App URI Handlers (Apps for Websites). This allows Windows to launch the installed application when a supported HTTPS link is opened and pass the URL to the application.

For Flutter Windows applications, the Windows side of the application can handle the activation URL and pass it to Flutter. The Flutter app_links documentation also includes Windows MSIX examples for web-to-app linking scenarios.

For more information, please refer to the Microsoft documentation:

Enable apps for websites using app URI handlers.

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