Announcements!

• PowerToys 0.93 is here: faster Command Palette, new dashboard UX and more
  Hey PowerToys fans! We’re back with a fresh release: PowerToys 0.93! As usual, we’ve squashed a bunch of bugs and made some small quality of life tweaks, but we’ve also packed in some bigger, exciting changes you’ll want to check out.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Microsoft AI Shell Preview 6: MCP support and great PowerShell integration
  The key new feature in the just-released AI Shell Preview 6 is run_command_in_terminal, among several new built-in tools that allow the AI model to run commands and review outputs directly in your PowerShell terminal. Additionally, AI Shell now supports local and remote MCP servers, transforming it into a versatile AI assistant across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Who is logged in to PowerShell? Alternatives to whoami
  If you are working with PowerShell, you will often face the question: “Under which user is my script running?” In other words, you want to know who is logged in. Many admins use the whoami command on the Command Prompt (cmd). However, PowerShell provides native alternatives to whoami that give you the username and domain.
• Practical Graph: Creating Dynamic Microsoft 365 Groups without Entra P1 Licenses
  Dynamic Microsoft 365 Groups come with many advantages, but they also require Entra P1 licenses. This article explores how to create and maintain a DIY version of dynamic Microsoft 365 groups using the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK and Azure Automation. At the end of the day, the principle is proven, but maybe it’s best to pay for the licenses.
• Create an Image in Nerdio using PSNerdio
  The next part! Create an image in Nerdio using PSNerdio. So, the next step is of course creating an image in Nerdio. We want to do that automatically via PSNerdio. So, let’s add some CMDlets to the module to make sure we can do everything from code. Link to the GitHub repo.
• Using the Microsoft-Extractor-Suite PowerShell module for collecting Microsoft Online logs
  Collecting logs from various Microsoft Endpoints, like Entra, 365 Services, and Azure, can be a hassle sometimes. The Microsoft-Extractor-Suite module from Joey Rentenaar and Korstiaan Tam can help you with that! In this blog post, I will show you how to use it
• Choosing the Right Command-Line Tool for Your Needs: CMD vs PowerShell vs Windows Terminal - Izoate Tech
  Confused about Choosing the Right Command Line Tool? Explore the differences between CMD, PowerShell, and Windows Terminal to find the best fit for your needs.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• Servy
  Servy lets you run any app as a Windows service with full control over working directory, startup type, process priority, logging, health checks, environment variables, dependencies, pre-launch scripts and parameters. A fully managed alternative to NSSM.
• PixelPoSH
  PixelPoSH is a PowerShell module that generates customizable, random SVG backgrounds using the PSSVG DSL (no System.Drawing).
• PowerShell Localization
  A Visual Studio Code extension that displays PowerShell localization variable values as decorations in your editor, making it easier to develop and debug internationalized PowerShell modules.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• PowerShell in the Pipeline: Open Source CI/CD with GitHub Actions
  Learn how to build reliable CI/CD pipelines in GitHub with a focus on PowerShell. Microsoft MVP Emanuel Palm will show us the basics of GitHub Actions from VS Code, discuss community collaboration in open source projects, and show how to start automating your own modules or other projects.

Community

• PSStucco, Accessibility, and the Power of Templating in PowerShell with Gilbert Sanchez & Jake Hildreth
  In this high-energy episode, returning guests Gilbert Sanchez and Jake Hildreth join Andrew for a deep dive into:

Fun

• If powershell commands were translated into your language, what would be the best example?
  A fun and light hearted thread

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026 Call for Proposals (CFP)
  Today is the last day to submit your proposals!
• PSConfEU MiniCon 2025
  MiniCon is back! Join the PSConfEU community on 14 October 2025. Secure your free ticket now!

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