powershell@preview ☆
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Description:
Command-line shell and scripting language
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 7.6.0-rc.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @PowerShell  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: powershell shell automation scripting devops microsoft
Install: brew install --cask powershell@preview
About:
PowerShell Preview is Microsoft's cross-platform automation and configuration tool built on .NET. It includes a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a framework for managing objects and data. This preview build offers early access to the latest features and improvements for testing and feedback.
Key Features:
  • Object-oriented pipeline for handling structured data
  • Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Extensible via modules and community-driven packages
  • Advanced scripting capabilities for automation tasks
Use Cases:
  • Automating system administration and DevOps workflows
  • Parsing and manipulating JSON, XML, and CSV data
  • Managing cloud resources and server configurations
Alternatives:
  • bash – Traditional Unix shell focused on text streams rather than objects
  • zsh – Interactive shell with powerful customization and plugin ecosystem
  • python – General-purpose scripting language, often used for automation but heavier than a shell
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 20, 2026 1:52am 7.6.0-rc.1 0 VERSION_BUMP db29fe0d
Dec 17, 2025 10:31pm 7.6.0-preview.5 0 VERSION_BUMP c9b1663a
Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm 7.6.0-preview.4 0 VERSION_BUMP ac294f8d
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