.ps1

What is a .ps1 file?

A script file for Windows PowerShell, Microsoft's modern command-line shell.

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Type Code
By Microsoft
MIME application/x-powershell

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What is it

A script file for Windows PowerShell, Microsoft's modern command-line shell. PowerShell scripts can manage Windows systems, automate IT tasks, and interact with .NET libraries and cloud services.

Technical details
Full Name
PowerShell Script
MIME Type
application/x-powershell
Developer
Microsoft
Magic Bytes
N/A
Safety
.ps1 requires caution. PowerShell scripts can execute any system command with elevated privileges. Never run from untrusted sources.
What opens it
PowerShell (execute)
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