PowerShell

powershell · v7.5.4 • deprecated

8.0

Command-line shell and scripting language

brew install --cask powershell

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Note: To use Homebrew in PowerShell, run the following in a PowerShell session: New-Item -Path (Split-Path -Parent -Path $PROFILE.CurrentUserAllHosts) -ItemType Directory -Force Add-Content -Path $PROFILE.CurrentUserAllHosts -Value '$($HOMEBREW_PREFIX/bin/brew shellenv) | Invoke-Expression'

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Trust Score 7/10

✓ Open source (MIT) +3

✓ Active development +2

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✗ Deprecated +0

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

PowerShell is a powerful command-line shell and scripting language designed for task automation and configuration management. It offers cross-platform support, extensive scripting capabilities, and seamless integration with various systems, making it a must-have tool for developers and system administrators.

PowerShell provides a scripting environment for automating tasks and managing system configurations.

Maturity: The project is highly mature with an active community, frequent updates, and a strong track record of development.

Community: Hacker News discussions highlight PowerShell's open-source nature, cross-platform capabilities, and integration with Linux, though some controversies, like the removal of 'curl' and 'wget' aliases, have sparked debate.