Launch Windows desktop without a console window - #95
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What changed
openhcs-guias a genuine GUI entry point instead of a console script.openhcs.exe mcproute unchanged for MCP clients.Why
The desktop shortcut eventually launched a console-subsystem executable, so a terminal window could remain open for the lifetime of the GUI. Additional hidden-window flags would not correct the executable classification. Packaging metadata is the authoritative boundary for whether Windows builds a console or GUI launcher.
User impact
Launching OpenHCS from its Windows desktop shortcut opens the existing startup-progress window and application without retaining a terminal window. MCP registration and updater restart behavior remain intact.
Validation
openhcs-guionly in[gui_scripts]and retained OpenHCS/MCP commands in[console_scripts].git diff --checkand Ruff passed.