What is PowerShell? A Complete Guide to Its Features & Uses
PowerShell is a command line shell and scripting language developed by Microsoft. The original version, Windows PowerShell, runs only on Windows and is no longer actively developed; it receives just bug fixes and security updates. The modern version is called simply PowerShell. Built on the.NET framework, it is open source and supports multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS and Linux. Here is a summary of the product’s evolution.