PowerShell Command Generator
Type what you want to do ("find files over 1GB on D:", "list stopped automatic services", "kill the process on port 8080") and get the PowerShell command back in a copyable code block, with a one-line summary and a breakdown of each cmdlet and parameter. Commands use full cmdlet names like Get-ChildItem and Where-Object instead of aliases like gci or %, so they read clearly in scripts and code review. They run in both Windows PowerShell 5.1 and PowerShell 7 unless a 7-only feature is needed, and the answer says when it is. Values you fill in are ALL_CAPS placeholders, and destructive commands come with a caution note. On Linux or macOS? Use the Linux Command Generator. Working with Kubernetes? Use the kubectl Command Generator.
The exact command in a copyable code block, a one-line summary of what it does, and a per-part breakdown. Destructive commands include a caution note.
What you get back
- • The exact command in a copyable PowerShell block
- • Plain-English summary of what it does
- • Per-cmdlet and per-parameter breakdown
- • Full cmdlet names, no aliases like gci or %
- • A PowerShell 7 note when 5.1 can't run it
- • A caution note on destructive commands
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Example Input and Output
Find large files on a drive
find all files over 1GB on the D: drive
```powershell
Get-ChildItem -Path D:\ -Recurse -File -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Where-Object { $_.Length -gt 1GB } | Sort-Object -Property Length -Descending | Select-Object -Property FullName, Length
```
**What it does:** Lists every file over 1 GB on D:, largest first.
**Breakdown:**
- `Get-ChildItem -Recurse -File` — walks the drive, files only
- `-ErrorAction SilentlyContinue` — skips folders you can't read
- `Where-Object { $_.Length -gt 1GB }` — keeps files larger than 1 GB
- `Sort-Object -Property Length -Descending` — biggest firstFull cmdlet names, no aliases, and the same command runs in Windows PowerShell 5.1 and PowerShell 7.
How to Use PowerShell Command Generator
- Open the PowerShell Command Generator
- Describe the task in plain English or pick an example
- Generate the command
- Replace the ALL_CAPS placeholders with your values
- Read the breakdown, add -WhatIf for a dry run where supported, then run it
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which PowerShell version does it target?
- Both Windows PowerShell 5.1, which ships with Windows, and PowerShell 7. When a command needs a 7-only feature such as ForEach-Object -Parallel or && chaining, the summary line says so.
- Why full cmdlet names instead of aliases?
- Aliases like gci, ?, and % are quick to type but hard to read, and some, like ls, behave differently in PowerShell on Linux. Full names like Get-ChildItem and Where-Object work the same everywhere and are safe to paste into a script.
- Is it safe to run the commands?
- It refuses catastrophic commands like wiping a system drive. When the right answer removes or stops something, it adds a caution line and mentions -WhatIf where the cmdlet supports it, so you can preview the change first. Read every command before you run it, especially as Administrator.
- Is my input sent to a server?
- Yes, to MarkdownMe's AI backend to generate the command. Don't paste passwords, keys, or connection strings. The tool is free and daily-capped.
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About PowerShell Command Generator
Describe a Windows task in plain English and get the exact PowerShell command, with full cmdlet names and a breakdown of every parameter. Free, no login. This AI-backed tool sends your input to MarkdownMe's capped AI endpoint to generate the result. You choose whether we keep it to improve the tools. See the privacy page. No account is required. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.