Show-command PowerShell Command

Show-Command is a Windows PowerShell command that allows users to display a graphical user interface (GUI) for any PowerShell cmdlet. This command is useful for users who are unfamiliar with PowerShell syntax and need a visual representation of the cmdlet. Show-Command also allows users to quickly create scripts by entering parameters and values in the GUI. In this article, we will explore the syntax, parameters, inputs, outputs, examples, and tips for using Show-Command.

Syntax

The syntax for the Show-Command command is as follows:

Show-Command [-Name] <String> [-Syntax] [-ArgumentList <Object[]>] [-ShowWindow] [-PassThru] [-OutVariable <String>] [-OutBuffer <Int32>] [-Verbose] [-Debug] [-ErrorAction <ActionPreference>] [-ErrorVariable <String>] [-WarningAction <ActionPreference>] [-WarningVariable <String>] [-InformationAction <ActionPreference>] [-InformationVariable <String>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [-UseNewest] [-CommandType <CommandTypes>] [ <CommonParameters>]

Parameters

The Show-Command command has the following parameters:

Parameter Description
-Name The name of the cmdlet to display in the GUI.
-Syntax Displays the syntax for the cmdlet in the GUI.
-ArgumentList A list of parameter names and values to be used in the GUI.
-ShowWindow Displays the GUI in a separate window.
-PassThru Returns the command object that is created when the GUI is closed.
-OutVariable The name of the variable to store the output of the command.
-OutBuffer The maximum number of objects to store in the output buffer.
-Verbose Displays verbose output.
-Debug Displays debug output.
-ErrorAction Specifies how to handle errors.
-ErrorVariable The name of the variable to store errors.
-WarningAction Specifies how to handle warnings.
-WarningVariable The name of the variable to store warnings.
-InformationAction Specifies how to handle information messages.
-InformationVariable The name of the variable to store information messages.
-WhatIf Simulates the command and displays the results.
-Confirm Prompts the user for confirmation before running the command.
-UseNewest Uses the newest version of the cmdlet.
-CommandType Specifies the type of command to display in the GUI.

Inputs

The Show-Command command takes the following inputs:

  • The name of the cmdlet to display in the GUI.
  • A list of parameter names and values to be used in the GUI.
  • The maximum number of objects to store in the output buffer.
  • The name of the variable to store the output of the command.
  • The name of the variable to store errors.
  • The name of the variable to store warnings.
  • The name of the variable to store information messages.
  • The type of command to display in the GUI.

Outputs

The Show-Command command produces the following outputs:

  • A graphical user interface (GUI) for the specified cmdlet.
  • A command object that is created when the GUI is closed.
  • The output of the command, stored in the specified variable.
  • Any errors, warnings, or information messages, stored in the specified variables.

Examples

The following examples demonstrate how to use the Show-Command command:

  • To display a GUI for the Get-Process cmdlet, use the following command:

Show-Command -Name Get-Process

  • To display the syntax for the Get-Process cmdlet in the GUI, use the following command:

Show-Command -Name Get-Process -Syntax

  • To display a GUI for the Get-Process cmdlet with the Name and Id parameters set to “notepad” and “12345”, respectively, use the following command:

Show-Command -Name Get-Process -ArgumentList @{“Name”=”notepad”;”Id”=”12345″}

Tips

Here are some tips for using the Show-Command command:

  • Use the -Syntax parameter to display the syntax for the cmdlet in the GUI.
  • Use the -ArgumentList parameter to specify parameter names and values to be used in the GUI.
  • Use the -ShowWindow parameter to display the GUI in a separate window.
  • Use the -PassThru parameter to return the command object that is created when the GUI is closed.
  • Use the -OutVariable parameter to store the output of the command in a variable.
  • Use the -OutBuffer parameter to specify the maximum number of objects to store in the output buffer.
  • Use the -Verbose, -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -WarningAction, -WarningVariable, -InformationAction, and -InformationVariable parameters to control the output of the command.
  • Use the -WhatIf and -Confirm parameters to simulate the command and prompt the user for confirmation before running the command.
  • Use the -UseNewest parameter to use the newest version of the cmdlet.
  • Use the -CommandType parameter to specify the type of command to display in the GUI.

By using the Show-Command command,

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