Jishnu M

Jishnu M is an independent software publisher distributing its work through GitHub, with a catalog of three products focused on a common theme: giving users alternative ways to obtain and manage Microsoft Store applications without relying on the Microsoft Store itself. The publisher's flagship offering, Alt App Installer, is a program designed to download and install Microsoft Store apps without requiring the Store application, making it useful for users on systems where the Store is unavailable, restricted, or intentionally removed, such as debloated Windows installations, enterprise environments, or privacy-conscious setups. Complementing this is Alt App Installer CLI, a command-line version of the same tool that provides equivalent download and installation functionality through a terminal interface, suiting power users, administrators, and automation scenarios where scripting and batch operations are preferred over graphical interaction. The third product, Raven, expands on this concept as an open-source client that not only searches for and downloads Microsoft Store apps but also installs and updates them without depending on Microsoft Store services, effectively functioning as a more complete standalone storefront replacement with ongoing maintenance capabilities. Together, these three packages address a clearly defined niche in the Windows software ecosystem: application acquisition and lifecycle management outside official channels. Typical use cases include installing Store-distributed applications on machines where the Store has been disabled by policy, retrieving apps on stripped-down or custom Windows builds, integrating app deployment into automated provisioning workflows via the command line, and maintaining installed applications with updates while avoiding background Microsoft services. The publisher's range reflects a focus on practical, user-empowering utilities for Windows system customization and software management, with an emphasis on openness and flexibility.