Why is Unicode restricted in these PowerShell patterns?

Many Windows PowerShell environments and legacy consoles struggle with Unicode characters or emojis, which often leads to 'Unexpected token' errors during execution.

Why does this skill require parentheses for logical operators?

PowerShell's parser can misinterpret cmdlet calls within logical expressions; wrapping them in parentheses ensures correct evaluation and prevents 'parameter or' errors.

How does this skill handle file paths?

It promotes the use of Join-Path and system variables to ensure scripts remain stable and safe across different machine configurations and directory structures.

Why is the -Depth parameter mandatory for JSON operations?

By default, ConvertTo-Json only processes two levels of depth. Specifying a depth (like -Depth 10) prevents data loss when handling complex, nested JSON objects.

PowerShell Windows Patterns

Name: PowerShell Windows Patterns
Author: claudiodearaujo

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Standardizes Windows PowerShell scripting by enforcing critical syntax patterns, error handling, and cross-platform compatibility rules.

About

This skill provides Claude with specialized guidance for writing robust, error-free Windows PowerShell scripts. It addresses common pitfalls such as logical operator syntax, Unicode compatibility issues, and complex string interpolation. By enforcing patterns like mandatory null checks, explicit JSON depth, and standardized error handling using Try/Catch blocks, it ensures that generated scripts are production-ready and maintainable within Windows environments.

Key Features

Enforces strict logical operator syntax requiring parentheses for cmdlet calls
Restricts scripts to ASCII characters to prevent encoding issues in Windows consoles
Standardizes error handling with specific ErrorActionPreference and Try/Catch patterns
Provides robust file path handling using Join-Path for cross-platform safety
Optimizes JSON operations with mandatory depth parameters and UTF8 encoding
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Use Cases

Automating Windows system administration tasks with high reliability
Standardizing legacy PowerShell scripts into modern, production-grade templates
Debugging complex logic errors related to operator precedence and null references

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npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/izacenter powershell-windows

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