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Feature request: Portable ZIP version for Windows (no admin / no UAC) #22

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@ppoinot

Hi

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
The only Windows binary currently provided is the .msi installer (capter_*.msi).
This always triggers UAC/admin rights prompt, which is annoying on corporate PCs, locked-down machines, or when you just want a quick portable tool.

Describe the solution you'd like
Please also provide a simple ZIP archive containing the standalone .exe + any required files (like the portable version many Rust apps do: e.g. Capter-v4.0.1-portable.zip).

This would allow:

  • Zero-install / drag-and-drop use
  • Run from USB / OneDrive / work PC without admin
  • Easier updates (just replace the folder)

Describe alternatives you've considered

  • winget install decipher.Capter (works but still installs system-wide in some cases)
  • Building from source with cargo install --git ... (good but not user-friendly for non-devs)

Additional context
Capter is already awesome and super lightweight. A portable version would make it perfect for power users and would align with modern Rust desktop app best practices (see ShareX, PowerToys, etc.).

Thanks a lot!

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