VS Code: Installation

PowerShell is a powerful command-line shell and scripting language designed for system administration and automation tasks. Here are some options for installing PowerShell on your system:

Windows Users

  • Option 1: Install via Microsoft Store. If you’re running Windows 10 or later, you can install PowerShell via the Microsoft Store. This is the recommended method, as it ensures that you have the latest version of PowerShell and allows for easy updates.

  • Option 2: Download the MSI installer. If you’re not able to install via the Microsoft Store, you can download the MSI installer from the PowerShell GitHub repository. Choose the appropriate version for your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) and follow the installation wizard.

macOS Users

  • Option 1: Install via Homebrew. If you’re using Homebrew on your Mac, you can install PowerShell by running the following command in your terminal: brew install --cask powershell.

  • Option 2: Download the PKG installer. You can also download the PKG installer from the PowerShell GitHub repository. Choose the appropriate version for your macOS version and system architecture (Intel or Apple Silicon) and follow the installation wizard.

Linux Users

  • Option 1: Package manager installation. Most Linux distributions include PowerShell in their package repositories. You can search for PowerShell in your package manager and install it from there. For example, on Ubuntu or Debian, you can run sudo apt-get install powershell.

  • Option 2: Download the package manually. You can also download the package for your distribution directly from the PowerShell GitHub repository and install it manually. Follow the instructions for your specific distribution on the download page.

Once you have PowerShell installed, you can use it to perform a wide range of tasks and automate common system administration tasks. Happy scripting!