Powershell Windows
Executes PowerShell commands on Windows systems for automation and system administration tasks, streamlining IT operations.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add powershell-windows npx -- -y @trustedskills/powershell-windows
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"powershell-windows": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/powershell-windows"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to execute PowerShell commands on a Windows system. It can be used for tasks like retrieving system information, managing files and processes, or automating repetitive administrative actions. The agent needs appropriate permissions on the target Windows machine to perform these operations.
When to use it
- System Information Gathering: Retrieve details about installed software, hardware configuration, or running services.
- File Management: Create, delete, move, or rename files and directories remotely.
- Process Automation: Automate tasks like starting/stopping services or executing scripts on a Windows server.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose system issues by checking logs or performing diagnostic commands.
Key capabilities
- PowerShell command execution
- Remote access to Windows systems (requires appropriate permissions)
- File and process management
Example prompts
- "Get the list of installed programs on this machine."
- "Create a new directory named 'temp' in C:\Users\Public."
- "Stop the 'Windows Update' service."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires access to a Windows system and appropriate permissions.
- PowerShell scripts can be complex, so ensure you understand the commands before execution.
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| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
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