---
title: "Windows install and packaging checks (Ample changelog, May 8, 2026)"
description: "The CLI installs and updates natively on Windows through a PowerShell installer. `ample deploy` stops when ignored files may be needed in production, and suggests --include, --env-file or --ignore-packaging-candidate. Sign-in and account claim links are sent by email."
canonical_url: "https://ample.computer/changelog/2026-05-08"
last_updated: "2026-05-08"
author: "Ample Computer"
---

# Windows install and packaging checks

Week ending May 8, 2026. CLI 0.1.4.

- **CLI.** The CLI installs and updates natively on Windows through a PowerShell installer.
- **CLI.** `ample deploy` stops when ignored files may be needed in production, and suggests --include, --env-file or --ignore-packaging-candidate.
- **Dashboard.** Sign-in and account claim links are sent by email.

[All changes](https://ample.computer/changelog)