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About WSABuilds

WSABuilds provides pre-built Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) packages with integrated root solutions and Google Apps. This project is made possible by the incredible work of upstream developers, contributors, and the open-source community.
Disclaimer: WSABuilds is not affiliated with Microsoft, Google, or the Android Open Source Project. This is an unofficial, community-driven project.

Core Projects

MagiskOnWSALocal

MagiskOnWSALocal

Authors: LSPosed and contributors
License: AGPLv3
Status: ✅ In Active Use
Description:
The core build system used by WSABuilds. MagiskOnWSALocal provides the scripts and utilities that integrate Magisk root and Google Apps into WSA packages. This project is the foundation of all WSABuilds releases.
Key Features:
  • Automated WSA downloading and patching
  • Magisk integration scripts
  • GApps mounting system
  • Build automation

WSA-Script

WSA-Script

Authors: YT-Advanced and contributors
License: AGPLv3
Status: ✅ In Active Use
Description:
GitHub Actions workflow implementation of MagiskOnWSALocal. WSABuilds uses workflows based on this project to automate the build and release process via GitHub Actions, replacing the original Linux server infrastructure.
Key Features:
  • GitHub Actions automation
  • Multi-architecture build support
  • Automated release management
  • Build artifact handling

WSAPatch

WSAPatch

Authors: Cinit
License: Unlicense
Status: ✅ In Active Use
Description:
Patches for enabling WSA to run on Windows 10. WSAPatch modifies WSA packages to bypass Windows 11 requirements, making Android apps accessible to Windows 10 users.
Key Features:
  • Windows 10 compatibility patches
  • System requirement bypasses
  • Kernel compatibility fixes
Windows 10 support may vary by WSA version. Some builds work better than others.

Root Solutions

Magisk

Magisk

Author: topjohnwu (John Wu)
License: GPL-3.0
Status: ✅ In Active Use
Description:
The Magic Mask for Android. Magisk provides systemless root access and modification capabilities without altering system partitions. The primary root solution used in WSABuilds.
Features in WSABuilds:
  • Systemless root access
  • Module system for modifications
  • Root permission management
  • DenyList for root hiding

KernelSU

KernelSU

Author: tiann
License: GPL-3.0
Status: ✅ In Active Use
Description:
A kernel-based root solution for Android. KernelSU provides an alternative to Magisk by implementing root at the kernel level, offering improved hiding capabilities and different architectural approach.
Features in WSABuilds:
  • Kernel-level root access
  • Module system (Magisk-compatible)
  • Enhanced root hiding
  • Security-focused design

Google Apps Implementation

WSAGAScript

WSAGAScript

Author: ADeltaX
Status: ✅ Referenced
Description:
The first GApps integration script for WSA. This pioneering project demonstrated how to integrate Google Play Services into WSA and influenced the GApps implementation used in MagiskOnWSALocal.

MagiskOnWSA (Deprecated)

MagiskOnWSA

Authors: LSPosed
Status: ⚠️ Deprecated
Description:
The original MagiskOnWSA project that integrated Magisk root and Google Apps into WSA. This project has been superseded by MagiskOnWSALocal but laid the groundwork for WSABuilds.

Supporting Tools and Libraries

StoreLib

StoreLib

Status: ✅ In Active Use
Description:
API library for downloading WSA packages from the Microsoft Store. Enables automated retrieval of WSA updates and different release channels.

App Distribution Tools

These community tools enhance the WSA experience:

WSA-Sideloader

Easily sideload Android apps on WSA

WSAPacman

GUI package manager for WSA

APK-Installer

Android Application Installer for Windows

Visual Assets

Icons and Logos

Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author: Microsoft
License: CC-BY-SA 4.0
Status: ✅ In Active Use
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author: Microsoft
License: Public Domain
Status: ✅ In Active Use
Source: Icons8
License: Icons8 License
Status: ✅ In Active Use
Various icons used throughout documentation and interfaces.

App Compatibility Data

wsa-app-compatibility

Authors: riverar and contributors
License: No License
Status: ✅ Referenced
Description:
Comprehensive database of Android app compatibility with WSA. WSABuilds references this data for app compatibility information.

WSABuilds Project

Repository Maintainer

MustardChef

Primary maintainer and creator of WSABuilds
Responsibilities:
  • Building and releasing WSA packages
  • Managing GitHub workflows
  • Community support and documentation
  • Issue triage and troubleshooting

Contributing to WSABuilds

Report Issues

Found a bug? Report it on GitHub

Join Discord

Community support and discussion

Fork Repository

Contribute code or documentation

Support Project

Support development on Ko-fi

Microsoft Affiliation

WSABuilds is NOT affiliated with Microsoft.
Microsoft and the development team at MSFT are the creators of Windows Subsystem For Android. WSABuilds:
  • Does not claim to develop WSA
  • Has no influence on WSA development direction
  • Provides modified packages using upstream projects
  • Is an unofficial, community-driven project

Google and Android Affiliation

WSABuilds is NOT affiliated with Google or the Android project.
This is an unofficial project not related to Google or the Android development team.

Trademarks

  • Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC
  • Windows™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
  • Windows Subsystem for Android™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation

Liability

Use at your own risk.The developers of WSABuilds are not responsible for any damage caused by the use of software provided in this repository.

Repository Status

The repository is provided as a utility.WSABuilds exists to serve the community by providing pre-built WSA packages with root and GApps integration.

End of Support Notice

Microsoft’s WSA End of Life

On March 5, 2025, Microsoft discontinued support for Windows Subsystem for Android and the Amazon Appstore on Windows. WSABuilds LTS Program: In response, WSABuilds has entered Long Term Support (LTS) mode:
  • Regular updates to Magisk versions
  • KernelSU version updates
  • GApps updates
  • Security patches
  • Community support continues
This repository will not be archived. Support and updates will continue for the community.

Thank You

WSABuilds exists because of the incredible work of open-source developers, contributors, and the community. Thank you to:
  • All upstream project maintainers for their foundational work
  • Contributors who report issues, test builds, and improve documentation
  • Community members who help others in Discord and GitHub
  • Users who trust and use WSABuilds

Special Thanks

  • LSPosed team for MagiskOnWSALocal and continued maintenance
  • topjohnwu for creating and maintaining Magisk
  • tiann for developing KernelSU
  • Cinit for Windows 10 compatibility patches
  • YT-Advanced for GitHub Actions implementation
  • All testers and early adopters who helped refine WSABuilds

Connect

GitHub

Main repository

Discord

Community chat

XDA Forums

XDA discussion
Last Updated: March 2026Credits are updated regularly as the project evolves and new contributors join.

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