Announcements!

• PowerShell v7.6.0-rc.1 Release
  Come get the first release candidate for PowerShell 7.6
• PowerShell, OpenSSH, and DSC team investments for 2026
  As is tradition, we are publishing our planned team investments for the year. This is based on our current understanding of customer and community needs, but is subject to change based on emerging priorities throughout the year.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Using Dev Proxy with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK
  Dev Proxy is a Microsoft tool built to help developers figure out the most effective way of using Microsoft Graph API requests. On the surface, Dev Proxy doesn’t seem like a tool that would interest people who use the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK to write scripts for Microsoft 365. But all tools have some use, and Dev Proxy can help.
• Exchange Online deprecates -Credential parameter in Connect-ExchangeOnline PowerShell cmdlet
  Microsoft announced on February 12, 2026, a significant change to its Exchange Online PowerShell module: the deprecation of the -Credential parameter for the Connect-ExchangeOnline cmdlet. This change represents part of a broader initiative to enhance security across Microsoft 365 administrative interfaces by eliminating authentication methods that do not support multifactor authentication.
• Using the ZLocation PowerShell Module to navigate folders
  Switching back and forth between folders on your system requires a lot of typing and thinking about where that xyz folder was located… Zlocation helps you navigate frequently accessed folders. In this small blog post, I will show you how it works.
• Validating PowerShell script syntax in GitHub Actions workflows - Gérald Barré
  Learn how to validate the syntax of PowerShell scripts embedded in GitHub Actions workflows using a custom PowerShell function.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• PSNotes v 1.0.0.0
  PSNotes is a PowerShell module that provides a structured, versioned snippet and script library for reusable automation patterns. Create notes with aliases, tags, and metadata to quickly execute, copy, or preview commands. Organize notes into local or remote catalogs, search by name, tag, details, or snippet content, and turn frequently used automation into first-class commands.
• Template for the Win32 PowerShell script installer in Microsoft Intune
  Introduction Microsoft Intune now supports using a PowerShell script as the installer for Win32 apps. Instead of specifying a command line, you upload a script. This gives admins more flexibility when deploying applications. I’ve created a template (install and uninstall) that can serve as inspiration
• dbatools v 2.7.25
  The community module that enables SQL Server Pros to automate database development and server administration
• PSClaudeCode
  Ever wondered how AI agents like Claude Code work their magic? Dive into this PowerShell implementation and build your own intelligent assistant from scratch!

Community

• Learning PowerShell in 2026 with Tara Learning PowerShell in 2026 with Tara
  In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla is joined by Tara, a longtime IT professional who has officially started her PowerShell learning journey. Tara shares her honest experience transitioning from a GUI-first mindset to learning PowerShell fundamentals, including objects, verb-noun commands, variables, pipelines, and error messages. The conversation captures the real emotions of learning something new later in a career—confusion, frustration, breakthroughs, and growing confidence.
• PowerShell Community Call - February 19th, 2026
  The PowerShell Community Call is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month for 30 minutes at 9:30 AM US Pacific Time. Topics include PowerShell 7, Windows OpenSSH, PSEditorServices/VSCode-PowerShell, PSScriptAnalyzer, PowerShell Gallery, Azure PowerShell/CLI, DSCv3 and any other projects owned by the PowerShell Team.

Events

• PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2026
  April 13-17, 2026 in Bellevue, WA
• Monad to Millions - Celebrating Jeffrey Snover & the PowerShell Community
  Join us, Thu, Mar 12, 2026, for a special live-stream celebration honoring Jeffrey Snover, the creator of PowerShell, and the incredible community that turned a bold idea (Monad) into a global movement.

Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.