It includes 500+ useful cross-platform PowerShell scripts located in the πScripts subfolder - for the command-line interface (CLI), for remote control via SSH, for automation (e.g. AutoHotkey or Jenkins), for context menus, for voice commands (e.g. talk2windows), automatically on startup/login/logoff/daily/shutdown/etc., or simply to learn PowerShell.
Download | FAQ | Note: the scripts support Unicode - a modern console is recommended (e.g. Windows Terminal)
Script | Description |
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list-voices.ps1 | Lists the installed text-to-speech voices. Read more... |
play-beep-sound.ps1 | Plays a short beep sound. Read more... |
play-files.ps1 | Plays the given audio files. Read more... |
play-happy-birthday.ps1 | Plays the Happy Birthday song. Read more... |
play-imperial-march.ps1 | Plays the Imperial March (Star Wars). Read more... |
play-jingle-bells.ps1 | Plays Jingle Bells. Read more... |
play-mission-impossible.ps1 | Plays the Mission Impossible theme. Read more... |
play-m3u.ps1 | Plays the given playlist (M3U file format). Read more... |
play-mp3.ps1 | Plays the given sound file (MP3 file format). Read more... |
play-super-mario.ps1 | Plays the Super Mario intro. Read more... |
play-tetris-melody.ps1 | Plays the Tetris melody. Read more... |
speak-checklist.ps1 | Speaks the given checklist by text-to-speech. Read more... |
speak-countdown.ps1 | Starts a countdown by text-to-speech. Read more... |
speak-english.ps1 | Speaks text with an English text-to-speech voice. Read more... |
speak-epub.ps1 | Speaks the content of the given Epub file by text-to-speech. Read more... |
speak-file.ps1 | Speaks the content of the given text file by text-to-speech. Read more... |
speak-french.ps1 | Speaks text with a French text-to-speech voice. Read more... |
speak-german.ps1 | Speaks text with a German text-to-speech voice. Read more... |
speak-italian.ps1 | Speaks text with an Italian text-to-speech voice. Read more... |
speak-spanish.ps1 | Speaks text with a Spanish text-to-speech voice. Read more... |
speak-test.ps1 | Performs a speak test by text-to-speech. Read more... |
speak-text.ps1 | Speaks the given text by text-to-speech. Read more... |
tell-joke.ps1 | Tells a joke by text-to-speech. Read more... |
tell-quote.ps1 | Tells a quote by text-to-speech. Read more... |
turn-volume-down.ps1 | Turns the audio volume down. Read more... |
turn-volume-fully-up.ps1 | Turns the audio volume fully up. Read more... |
turn-volume-off.ps1 | Turns audio off. Read more... |
turn-volume-on.ps1 | Turns audio on. Read more... |
turn-volume-up.ps1 | Turns the audio volume up. Read more... |
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add-firewall-rules.ps1 | Adds firewall rules for executables, needs admin rights. Read more... |
check-cpu.ps1 | Checks the CPU temperature. Read more... |
check-dns.ps1 | Checks the DNS resolution. Read more... |
check-drive-space.ps1 | Checks a drive for free space left. Read more... |
check-file-system.ps1 | Checks the file system of a drive (needs admin rights). Read more... |
check-health.ps1 | Checks the system health. Read more... |
check-ping.ps1 | Checks the ping latency to the internet. Read more... |
check-swap-space.ps1 | Checks the swap space for free space left. Read more... |
check-windows-system-files.ps1 | Checks the validity of the Windows system files (needs admin rights). Read more... |
enable-crash-dumps.ps1 | Enables the writing of crash dumps. Read more... |
hibernate.ps1 | Hibernates the local computer immediately. Read more... |
install-github-cli.ps1 | Installs GitHub CLI. Read more... |
install-chrome-browser.ps1 | Installs the Google Chrome browser. Read more... |
install-knot-resolver.ps1 | Installs the Knot Resolver (needs admin rights). Read more... |
install-ssh-client.ps1 | Installs a SSH client (needs admin rights). Read more... |
install-ssh-server.ps1 | Installs a SSH server (needs admin rights). Read more... |
install-signal-cli.ps1 | Installs signal-cli from github.com/AsamK/signal-cli. Read more... |
install-updates.ps1 | Installs updates (need admin rights). Read more... |
install-wsl.ps1 | Installs Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), needs admin rights. Read more... |
list-apps.ps1 | Lists the installed applications. Read more... |
list-cli-tools.ps1 | Lists installed command-line interface (CLI) tools. Read more... |
list-dns-servers.ps1 | Lists public DNS servers. Read more... |
list-drives.ps1 | Lists all drives. Read more... |
list-network-shares.ps1 | Lists all network shares of the local computer. Read more... |
list-installed-software.ps1 | Lists the installed software. Read more... |
list-printers.ps1 | Lists all printer known to the computer. Read more... |
list-print-jobs.ps1 | Lists all jobs of all printers. Read more... |
list-processes.ps1 | Lists the local computer processes. Read more... |
list-services.ps1 | Lists the services on the local computer. Read more... |
list-system-info.ps1 | Lists system information on the local computer. Read more... |
list-tasks.ps1 | Lists all Windows scheduler tasks. Read more... |
list-timezone.ps1 | Lists the current time zone details. Read more... |
list-timezones.ps1 | Lists all time zones available. Read more... |
list-user-groups.ps1 | Lists the user groups on the local computer. Read more... |
poweroff.ps1 | Halts the local computer (needs admin rights). Read more... |
query-smart-data.ps1 | Queries the S.M.A.R.T. data of your HDD/SSD's. Read more... |
reboot.ps1 | Reboots the local computer (needs admin rights). Read more... |
remove-print-jobs.ps1 | Removes all jobs from all printers. Read more... |
restart-network-adapters.ps1 | Restarts all local network adapters. Read more... |
upgrade-ubuntu.ps1 | Upgrades Ubuntu Linux to the latest (LTS) release. Read more... |
wake-up.ps1 | Wakes up a computer using Wake-on-LAN. Read more... |
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close-calculator.ps1 | Closes the calculator application. Read more... |
close-cortana.ps1 | Closes Cortana. Read more... |
close-chrome.ps1 | Closes the Chrome browser. Read more... |
close-program.ps1 | Closes the given program gracefully. Read more... |
close-edge.ps1 | Closes the Edge browser. Read more... |
close-file-explorer.ps1 | Closes Microsoft File Explorer. Read more... |
close-firefox.ps1 | Closes the Firefox browser. Read more... |
close-microsoft-store.ps1 | Closes the Microsoft Store app. Read more... |
close-netflix.ps1 | Closes the Netflix app. Read more... |
close-onedrive.ps1 | Closes Microsoft OneDrive. Read more... |
close-serenade.ps1 | Closes the Serenade application. Read more... |
close-snipping-tool.ps1 | Closes the Snipping Tool application. Read more... |
close-spotify.ps1 | Closes Spotify. Read more... |
close-system-settings.ps1 | Closes the System Settings window. Read more... |
close-task-manager.ps1 | Closes the Task Manager. Read more... |
close-thunderbird.ps1 | Closes Mozilla Thunderbird. Read more... |
close-vlc.ps1 | Closes the VLC media player application. Read more... |
close-windows-terminal.ps1 | Closes the Windows Terminal application. Read more... |
enable-god-mode.ps1 | Enables the god mode (adds a new icon to the desktop). Read more... |
list-clipboard.ps1 | Lists the contents of the clipboard. Read more... |
new-email.ps1 | Starts the default email client to write a new email. Read more... |
open-amazon-website.ps1 | Opens Amazon's website. Read more... |
open-default-browser.ps1 | Launches the default Web browser. Read more... |
open-calculator.ps1 | Starts the calculator program. Read more... |
open-c-drive.ps1 | Opens the C: drive folder. Read more... |
open-downloads-folders.ps1 | Opens the user's downloads folder. Read more... |
open-dropbox-folder.ps1 | Opens the user's Dropbox folder. Read more... |
open-edge.ps1 | Launches the Edge browser. Read more... |
open-email-client.ps1 | Starts the default email client. Read more... |
open-facebook-website.ps1 | Opens Facebook's website. Read more... |
open-file-explorer.ps1 | Opens the File Explorer. Read more... |
open-firefox.ps1 | Launches the Firefox browser. Read more... |
open-fritz-box.ps1 | Opens FRITZ!Box's web interface. Read more... |
open-github.ps1 | Opens GitHub's website. Read more... |
open-google-contacts.ps1 | Opens Google Contacts. Read more... |
open-google-earth.ps1 | Opens Google Earth. Read more... |
open-google-mail.ps1 | Opens Google Mail. Read more... |
open-google-maps.ps1 | Opens Google Maps. Read more... |
open-google-news.ps1 | Opens Google News. Read more... |
open-google-play.ps1 | Opens Google Play. Read more... |
open-google-search.ps1 | Opens Google Search. Read more... |
open-google-translate.ps1 | Opens Google Translate. Read more... |
open-home-folder.ps1 | Opens the user's home folder. Read more... |
open-music-folder.ps1 | Opens the user's music folder. Read more... |
open-netflix.ps1 | Starts the Netflix app. Read more... |
open-microsoft-store.ps1 | Launches the Microsoft Store app. Read more... |
open-notepad.ps1 | Starts the Notepad app. Read more... |
open-onedrive-folder.ps1 | Opens the user's OneDrive folder. Read more... |
open-pictures-folder.ps1 | Opens the user's pictures folder. Read more... |
open-recycle-bin.ps1 | Opens the user's recycle bin folder. Read more... |
open-repos-folder.ps1 | Opens the user's Git repositories folder. Read more... |
open-snipping-tool.ps1 | Starts the Snipping Tool. Read more... |
open-speed-test.ps1 | Opens Cloudflare's speed test. Read more... |
open-spotify.ps1 | Opens Spotify. Read more... |
open-system-settings.ps1 | Opens the system settings of Windows. Read more... |
open-task-manager.ps1 | Starts the Task Manager. Read more... |
open-videos-folder.ps1 | Opens the user's videos folder. Read more... |
open-windows-terminal.ps1 | Launches Windows Terminal. Read more... |
open-wikipedia-website.ps1 | Opens Wikipedia's website. Read more... |
open-youtube-website.ps1 | Opens YouTube's website. Read more... |
remind-me.ps1 | Creates a scheduled task that will display a popup message. Read more... |
save-screenshot.ps1 | Saves a single screenshot. Read more... |
set-wallpaper.ps1 | Sets the given image as wallpaper. Read more... |
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cd-autostart.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's autostart folder. Read more... |
cd-desktop.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's desktop folder. Read more... |
cd-docs.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's documents folder. Read more... |
cd-downloads.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's downloads folder. Read more... |
cd-dropbox.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's Dropbox folder. Read more... |
cd-home.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's home folder. Read more... |
cd-music.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's music folder. Read more... |
cd-onedrive.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's OneDrive folder. Read more... |
cd-pics.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's pictures folder. Read more... |
cd-recycle-bin.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's recycle bin folder. Read more... |
cd-repos.ps1 | Change the working directory to the user's Git repositories folder. Read more... |
cd-root.ps1 | Set the working directory to the root directory. Read more... |
cd-scripts.ps1 | Set the working directory to the PowerShell Scripts folder. Read more... |
cd-ssh.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's SSH folder. Read more... |
cd-up.ps1 | Set the working directory to one directory level up. Read more... |
cd-up2.ps1 | Set the working directory to two directory levels up. Read more... |
cd-up3.ps1 | Set the working directory to three directory levels up. Read more... |
cd-up4.ps1 | Set the working directory to four directory levels up. Read more... |
cd-videos.ps1 | Set the working directory to the user's videos folder. Read more... |
check-symlinks.ps1 | Checks every symlink in a directory tree. Read more... |
check-xml-file.ps1 | Checks the given XML file for validity. Read more... |
clear-recycle-bin.ps1 | Removes the content of the recycle bin folder (can not be undo!). Read more... |
copy-photos-sorted.ps1 | Copy image files sorted by year and month. Read more... |
decrypt-file.ps1 | Decrypts the given file. Read more... |
download-dir.ps1 | Downloads a directory tree from the given URL. Read more... |
download-file.ps1 | Downloads a file from the given URL. Read more... |
edit.ps1 | Edits the given file with the built-in text editor. Read more... |
encrypt-file.ps1 | Encrypts the given file. Read more... |
get-md5.ps1 | Prints the MD5 checksum of the given file. Read more... |
get-sha1.ps1 | Prints the SHA1 checksum of the given file. Read more... |
get-sha256.ps1 | Prints the SHA256 checksum of the given file. Read more... |
inspect-exe.ps1 | Prints basic information of the given executable file. Read more... |
list-dir-tree.ps1 | Lists the directory tree content. Read more... |
list-empty-dirs.ps1 | Lists empty subfolders within the given directory tree. Read more... |
list-empty-files.ps1 | Lists empty files within the given directory tree. Read more... |
list-files.ps1 | Lists all files in the given folder and also in every subfolder. Read more... |
list-folder.ps1 | Lists the folder content. Read more... |
list-hidden-files.ps1 | Lists hidden files within the given directory tree. Read more... |
list-recycle-bin.ps1 | Lists the content of the recycle bin folder. Read more... |
list-unused-files.ps1 | Lists unused files in a directory tree. Read more... |
list-workdir.ps1 | Lists the current working directory. Read more... |
make-install.ps1 | Installs built executables and libs to the installation directory. Read more... |
new-shortcut.ps1 | Creates a new shortcut file. Read more... |
new-symlink.ps1 | Creates a new symbolic link file. Read more... |
new-zipfile.ps1 | Creates a new .zip file from a directory. Read more... |
publish-to-ipfs.ps1 | Publishes the given files or directory to IPFS. Read more... |
remove-empty-dirs.ps1 | Removes empty subfolders within the given directory tree. Read more... |
replace-in-files.ps1 | Search and replace a pattern in the given files by the replacement. Read more... |
search-filename.ps1 | Searches the directory tree for filenames by given pattern. Read more... |
search-files.ps1 | Searches the given pattern in the given files. Read more... |
upload-file.ps1 | Uploads the local file to the given FTP server. Read more... |
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convert-csv2txt.ps1 | Converts a .CSV file to a text file. Read more... |
convert-mysql2csv.ps1 | Converts a MySQL database table to a .CSV file. Read more... |
convert-ps2bat.ps1 | Converts a PowerShell script to a Batch script. Read more... |
convert-ps2md.ps1 | Converts the comment-based help of a PowerShell script to Markdown. Read more... |
convert-sql2csv.ps1 | Converts a SQL database table to a .CSV file. Read more... |
convert-txt2wav.ps1 | Converts text to a .WAV audio file. Read more... |
export-to-manuals.ps1 | Exports all scripts as manuals. Read more... |
Script | Description |
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build-repo.ps1 | Builds a Git repository. Read more... |
build-repos.ps1 | Builds all Git repositories in a folder. Read more... |
check-repo.ps1 | Checks a Git repository. Read more... |
clean-repo.ps1 | Cleans a Git repository from untracked files. Read more... |
clean-repos.ps1 | Cleans all Git repositories in a folder from untracked files. Read more... |
clone-repos.ps1 | Clones well-known Git repositories. Read more... |
configure-git.ps1 | Sets up the Git user configuration. Read more... |
fetch-repo.ps1 | Fetches updates for a Git repository. Read more... |
fetch-repos.ps1 | Fetches updates for all Git repositories in a folder. Read more... |
list-branches.ps1 | Lists all branches in a Git repository. Read more... |
list-commits.ps1 | Lists all commits in a Git repository. Read more... |
list-latest-tag.ps1 | Lists the latest tag on the current branch in a Git repository. Read more... |
list-latest-tags.ps1 | Lists the latests tags in all Git repositories under a directory. Read more... |
list-repos.ps1 | Lists the Git repositories in a folder. Read more... |
list-submodules.ps1 | Lists the submodules in a Git repository. Read more... |
list-tags.ps1 | Lists all tags in a Git repository. Read more... |
new-branch.ps1 | Creates a new branch in a Git repository. Read more... |
new-tag.ps1 | Creates a new tag in a Git repository. Read more... |
pick-commit.ps1 | Cherry-picks a Git commit into multiple branches. Read more... |
pull-repo.ps1 | Pulls updates for a Git repository. Read more... |
pull-repos.ps1 | Pulls updates for all Git repositories in a folder. Read more... |
remove-tag.ps1 | Removes a tag in a Git repository. Read more... |
switch-branch.ps1 | Switches the branch in a Git repository. Read more... |
sync-repo.ps1 | Synchronizes a Git repository by push & pull. Read more... |
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daily-tasks.sh | Execute PowerShell scripts automatically as daily tasks (Linux only). Read more... |
introduce-powershell.ps1 | Introduces PowerShell to new users. Read more... |
list-aliases.ps1 | Lists all PowerShell aliases. Read more... |
list-automatic-variables.ps1 | Lists the automatic variables of PowerShell. Read more... |
list-cheat-sheet.ps1 | Lists the PowerShell cheat sheet. Read more... |
list-cmdlets.ps1 | Lists the PowerShell cmdlets. Read more... |
list-console-colors.ps1 | Lists all console colors. Read more... |
list-modules.ps1 | Lists the PowerShell modules. Read more... |
list-profiles.ps1 | Lists your PowerShell profiles. Read more... |
list-scripts.ps1 | Lists all PowerShell scripts in this repository. Read more... |
new-script.ps1 | Creates a new PowerShell script. Read more... |
set-profile.ps1 | Updates your PowerShell user profile. Read more... |
Script | Description |
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add-memo.ps1 | Adds the given memo text to $HOME/Memos.csv. Read more... |
check-ipv4-address.ps1 | Checks the given IPv4 address for validity. Read more... |
check-ipv6-address.ps1 | Checks the given IPv6 address for validity. Read more... |
check-mac-address.ps1 | Checks the given MAC address for validity. Read more... |
check-subnet-mask.ps1 | Checks the given subnet mask for validity. Read more... |
check-weather.ps1 | Checks the current weather for critical values. Read more... |
display-time.ps1 | Displays the current time for 10 seconds by default. Read more... |
list-anagrams.ps1 | Lists all anagrams of the given word. Read more... |
list-city-weather.ps1 | Lists the current weather of cities worldwide (west to east). Read more... |
list-countries.ps1 | Lists details of all countries. Read more... |
list-credits.ps1 | Shows the credits. Read more... |
list-crypto-rates.ps1 | Lists the current crypto exchange rates. Read more... |
list-environment-variables.ps1 | Lists all environment variables. Read more... |
list-emojis.ps1 | Lists the emojis of Unicode 13.0. Read more... |
list-fritzbox-calls.ps1 | Lists the FRITZ!Box calls. Read more... |
list-fritzbox-devices.ps1 | Lists FRITZ!Box's known devices. Read more... |
list-earthquakes.ps1 | Lists earthquakes with magnitude >= 6.0 for the last 30 days. Read more... |
list-exchange-rates.ps1 | Lists the current exchange rates for the given currency. Read more... |
list-memos.ps1 | Lists the memos at $HOME/Memos.csv. Read more... |
list-mysql-tables.ps1 | Lists the MySQL server tables. Read more... |
list-news.ps1 | Lists the latest news. Read more... |
list-os-releases.ps1 | Lists operating system releases and download URL. Read more... |
list-os-updates.ps1 | Lists operating system updates. Read more... |
list-passwords.ps1 | Prints a list of random passwords. Read more... |
list-pins.ps1 | Prints a list of random PIN's. Read more... |
list-sql-tables.ps1 | Lists the SQL server tables. Read more... |
list-tiobe-index.ps1 | Lists the TIOBE index of top programming languages. Read more... |
list-weather.ps1 | Lists the hourly weather. Read more... |
locate-city.ps1 | Prints the geographic location of the given city. Read more... |
locate-ipaddress.ps1 | Prints the geographic location of the given IP address. Read more... |
locate-zip-code.ps1 | Prints the geographic location of the given zip-code. Read more... |
moon.ps1 | Prints the current moon phase. Read more... |
new-qrcode.ps1 | Generates a new QR code image file. Read more... |
reboot-fritzbox.ps1 | Reboots the FRITZ!box device. Read more... |
scan-ports.ps1 | Scans the network for open/closed ports. Read more... |
send-email.ps1 | Sends an email message. Read more... |
send-tcp.ps1 | Sends a TCP message to the given IP address and port. Read more... |
send-udp.ps1 | Sends a UDP datagram message to the given IP address and port. Read more... |
set-timer.ps1 | Sets a timer for a countdown. Read more... |
simulate-presence.ps1 | Simulates the human presence against burglars. Read more... |
start-calibre-server.ps1 | Starts a local Calibre server. Read more... |
start-ipfs-server.ps1 | Starts a local IPFS server. Read more... |
switch-shelly1.ps1 | Switches a Shelly1 device in the local network. Read more... |
translate-file.ps1 | Translates the given text file into other languages. Read more... |
translate-files.ps1 | Translates the given text files into any supported language. Read more... |
translate-text.ps1 | Translates the given text in English into other languages. Read more... |
weather.ps1 | Prints the current weather forecast. Read more... |
weather-report.ps1 | Prints the local weather report. Read more... |
what-is.ps1 | Prints a description of the given abbreviation. Read more... |
write-animated.ps1 | Writes animated text. Read more... |
write-big.ps1 | Writes the given text in big letters. Read more... |
write-blue.ps1 | Writes the given text in a blue foreground color. Read more... |
write-braille.ps1 | Writes the given text in Braille. Read more... |
write-calendar.ps1 | Writes the calendar (month of year). Read more... |
write-green.ps1 | Writes the given text in a green foreground color. Read more... |
write-joke.ps1 | Writes a random Juck Norris joke. Read more... |
write-lowercase.ps1 | Writes the given text in lowercase letters. Read more... |
write-marquee.ps1 | Writes the given text as marquee. Read more... |
write-morse-code.ps1 | Writes the given text in Morse code. Read more... |
write-motd.ps1 | Writes the message of the day (MOTD). Read more... |
write-quote.ps1 | Writes a random quote. Read more... |
write-red.ps1 | Writes the given text in a red foreground color. Read more... |
write-rot13.ps1 | Encodes or decodes the given text with ROT13. Read more... |
write-typewriter.ps1 | Writes the given text with the typewriter effect. Read more... |
write-uppercase.ps1 | Writes the given text in uppercase letters. Read more... |
write-vertical.ps1 | Writes the given text in vertical direction. Read more... |
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