Can I use this for cross-platform scripts?

Absolutely. It provides specific guidance on platform detection, using Join-Path for directory separators, and avoiding Windows-specific WMI calls in favor of CIM instances.

Why should I use CmdletBinding?

CmdletBinding turns a simple function into an advanced function, providing access to common parameters like -Verbose, -ErrorAction, and support for ShouldProcess (WhatIf/Confirm).

How does this skill handle security?

The skill enforces secure credential management using PSCredential objects and prohibits hardcoding secrets, plain-text passwords, or using insecure commands like Invoke-Expression on user input.

Does it include guidance for testing?

Yes, it includes standardized patterns for Pester 5, the industry-standard testing framework for PowerShell, to ensure your modules are reliable and bug-free.

Does this skill support PowerShell 7?

Yes, it includes patterns specifically optimized for modern PowerShell 7+ while maintaining compatibility logic for PowerShell 5.1 where necessary.

PowerShell Development Patterns

Name: PowerShell Development Patterns
Author: flatrick

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Herramientas para Desarrolladores

Provides idiomatic PowerShell patterns and best practices for building robust, cross-platform scripts and modules.

The PowerShell Development Patterns skill equips Claude with specialized knowledge for creating production-grade PowerShell scripts. It ensures adherence to modern standards for PowerShell 5.1 and 7+, focusing on advanced function design with CmdletBinding, proper error handling, secure credential management, and cross-platform compatibility. By implementing these patterns, developers can build maintainable automation pipelines, structured modules, and well-documented tools that follow official community standards and security hardening techniques.

Características Principales

01Comprehensive unit testing patterns using the Pester 5 framework

02Structured module organization with Public/Private function separation

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04Advanced function design using CmdletBinding and parameter validation attributes

05Cross-platform scripting patterns for Windows, macOS, and Linux compatibility

06Secure credential handling using PSCredential and SecureString objects

Casos de Uso

01Implementing secure CI/CD pipelines with robust error handling and structured logging

02Building enterprise-grade automation modules and management scripts

03Refactoring legacy Windows-only scripts for cross-platform PowerShell 7 environments

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add flatrick/mdt powershell-patterns

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT