What is a PowerShell module?

What is a PowerShell module?

A PowerShell module is a collection of cmdlets, functions, and other resources that are grouped together for a specific purpose. Modules are a way to organize PowerShell code and make it easier to find and use.

Modules are loaded into PowerShell using the Import-Module command. For example, to load the Microsoft.PowerShell.Management module, you would use the following command:

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Import-Module Microsoft.PowerShell.Management

Once a module is loaded, you can access its cmdlets and functions using the Get-Command command. For example, to get a list of all the cmdlets in the Microsoft.PowerShell.Management module, you would use the following command:

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Get-Command -Module Microsoft.PowerShell.Management

Benefits of using PowerShell modules

There are several benefits to using PowerShell modules:

• Organization: Modules help to organize PowerShell code and make it easier to find and use.
• Reusability: Modules can be reused in different PowerShell scripts and sessions.
• Extensibility: Modules can be extended by adding new cmdlets and functions.
• Documentation: Modules can be documented, which makes it easier to learn how to use them.

If you're new to PowerShell, I encourage you to learn about modules. They are a powerful tool that can help you organize your PowerShell code and make it easier to find and use.