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PowerShell: Automate Tasks

Name: PowerShell: Automate Tasks
Author: fleschutz

Get 600+ free scripts for Linux, macOS, and Windows. For startup founders needing automation.

3,189 stars551 forksPowerShellQuality 8/10Updated 6/23/2026100% free · open source

What it does

PowerShell provides 600+ free scripts for automating tasks on Linux, macOS, and Windows, allowing startup founders to streamline their workflows and increase productivity.

Install / run

git clone https://github.com/fleschutz/PowerShell.git

When to use it

•When you need to automate repetitive system administration tasks across multiple platforms
•When you want to deploy scripts for tasks like backup, monitoring, or deployment across your team
•When you're looking for pre-built scripts to perform common tasks like file management, networking, or security

Quick start

1Navigate to the cloned repository: cd PowerShell
2List available scripts: Get-ChildItem -Path . -Filter *.ps1
3Run a script: .\script_name.ps1
4Explore script parameters: Get-Help .\script_name.ps1 -Full
5Modify a script: Open the .ps1 file in a text editor, such as Notepad or VS Code

Ready-to-paste prompt

.\backup_files.ps1 -Source 'C:\\\\MyFiles' -Destination 'D:\\\\Backup'

Heads up: Some scripts may require elevated privileges to run, so ensure you're running PowerShell as an administrator or use the 'Run as Administrator' option

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