Awesome PowerShell

Website type: Themed directory / curated list
Category: Themed Directories
Slug: awesome-powershell

Overview

Awesome PowerShell is a curated, community-maintained directory of PowerShell-related packages and learning resources. It focuses on modules, scripts, and tools that help with automation and configuration tasks across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

The list is hosted as a Git repository and has been moved from GitHub to Codeberg for ongoing maintenance.

• Primary URL: https://github.com/janikvonrotz/awesome-powershell#readme
• Current repository notice: The GitHub repository has been moved to: https://codeberg.org/janikvonrotz/awesome-powershell

Key Characteristics

• Scope: PowerShell modules, scripts, tools, and learning materials
• Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS (cross-platform PowerShell)
• Format: Markdown-based awesome list / directory
• Maintained as code: Includes workflows, link checking script, contribution guidelines, and license files

Features

Curated Directory of PowerShell Resources

• Centralized list of PowerShell-related items organized by topic.
• Focus on automation, configuration, and scripting scenarios.
• Includes both tooling and educational resources.

Thematic Sections (as indicated in the contents)

• API Wrapper – Entries related to PowerShell modules or scripts that wrap external APIs (e.g., REST APIs) for easier interaction from PowerShell.
• Blogs – Collection of blogs and sites publishing PowerShell tips, tutorials, and news.
• Books – References to books for learning PowerShell, from beginner to advanced topics.
• Build Tools – PowerShell-oriented build and automation tools (e.g., for CI/CD, packaging, or project automation).
• Code and Package Repositories – Links to repositories and package sources relevant to PowerShell (e.g., public code hubs, module galleries).
• Commandline Productivity – Tools, modules, or scripts that enhance productivity in the PowerShell command-line environment.

Note: The README shows these as high-level content sections; each section typically contains multiple specific entries (modules, scripts, links) in the full list.

PowerShell-Focused Content

• Emphasizes PowerShell’s strengths with structured data (JSON, CSV, XML), REST APIs, and object models.
• Targets usage scenarios involving automation, configuration, and scripting across different operating systems.

Automation and Quality Checks

• GitHub Actions workflow: markdownLinkDaily.yml badge indicates automated, scheduled link verification.
• Dead link analysis script: DeadLinksAnalyzer.ps1 included to assist in detecting and maintaining valid links.
• .github/workflows directory: Stores CI configuration for the repository.

Contribution and Governance

• CONTRIBUTING.md: Guidelines for how to propose additions or changes to the list.
• LICENSE / LICENSE.md: Explicit licensing information governing use and contributions to the curated list.
• .vscode directory: Editor configuration for contributors (e.g., formatting or workspace settings).

Pricing

Not applicable. Awesome PowerShell is an open, curated list hosted in a public code repository, with no pricing or paid plans indicated.

Notes

• For the most up-to-date content and entries, use the new repository location on Codeberg: https://codeberg.org/janikvonrotz/awesome-powershell.