The PowerShell Podcast Stop Typing So Much
Mar 25, 2022
Dive into the world of psreadline, where productivity and efficiency reign! Discover how the newest features can transform your PowerShell experience. The hosts rave about command prediction and the quick search function with CTRL + R, making command retrieval a breeze. They also discuss the critical importance of security for your command history. Plus, find out where to learn more through John Savill's YouTube channel and additional resources in the community. It's a treasure trove for PowerShell enthusiasts!
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Use Control-R for Command History
- Use Control-R in PSReadline to quickly search through all your prior commands.
- This helps recall and reuse complex commands without retyping or rewriting scripts.
Press F1 for Instant Help
- Press F1 in PSReadline to get on-the-fly help about the command you're typing.
- This avoids exiting your workflow and instantly shows dynamic help.
Enable Predictive IntelliSense
- Enable predictive IntelliSense in PSReadline to get command suggestions based on your history.
- Use inline or list view to customize how predictions appear as you type.