Does this skill support legacy Windows PowerShell 5.1?

No, this skill is specifically optimized for PowerShell 7.x (pwsh.exe) to ensure modern features, better performance, and standard cmdlet behavior.

How does it handle Linux commands like 'ls' or 'grep'?

It includes a detailed translation map that converts common Bash commands to their native PowerShell equivalents, such as Get-ChildItem and Select-String.

How does the skill protect my API keys and secrets?

It enforces strict rules against storing live secrets in skill folders, utilizing .env.template files and referencing secure external locations for sensitive data.

Which Windows package managers does this skill assist with?

It provides standardized commands and troubleshooting for Winget, Scoop, Chocolatey, and global NPM package management.

Can I use this to permanently update my system PATH?

Yes, the skill includes logic to update the Windows Registry for both User and Machine scopes, ensuring PATH changes persist across reboots.

Windows PowerShell Admin

Name: Windows PowerShell Admin
Author: evolv3ai

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Streamlines Windows 11 system administration and environment configuration using PowerShell 7.x and modern package managers.

This skill empowers Claude to efficiently manage Windows 11 environments by leveraging PowerShell 7.x (pwsh) capabilities instead of legacy CMD or incompatible Bash commands. It provides a comprehensive framework for translating common Linux commands to their PowerShell equivalents, managing persistent PATH configurations, and automating software installations via Winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey. Ideal for developers setting up new workstations or troubleshooting environment-specific errors, it ensures best practices for handling sensitive credentials and cross-device environment synchronization within the Claude Code CLI.

Key Features

01Automated PATH and environment variable management with persistence

02Comprehensive Bash-to-PowerShell 7.x command translation mapping

03Pre-configured PowerShell profile templates for optimized CLI workflows

04Multi-package manager support including Winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey

050 GitHub stars

06Secure environment handling with template-based credential management

Use Cases

01Setting up a new Windows developer environment with specific tools and PATH settings

02Troubleshooting system-level issues like missing dependencies or incorrect environment variables

03Translating complex Bash scripts into production-ready PowerShell automation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add evolv3ai/claude-skills-archive winadmin-powershell

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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