Introducing ModuleExplorer

Meet ModuleExplorer: Your New Best Friend for PowerShell Module Discovery!

I’m happy to share something I’ve been tinkering with over the past week: ModuleExplorer, my first-ever PowerShell module! As someone who loves PowerShell and wants to help others (especially those just starting out) get the most out of it, I built ModuleExplorer to tackle a common problem: figuring out what’s actually in your PowerShell modules.

What’s ModuleExplorer All About?

ModuleExplorer is a terminal-based user interface (TUI) that helps you browse and understand PowerShell modules, their commands, and parameters right from your terminal window. Think of it as a friendly tour guide for all the amazing cmdlets, functions, and aliases lurking inside your installed modules.

Why Did I Build This?

Let’s be honest…it can be a lot to take in when you’re first exploring a new PowerShell module you’ve and trying to understand all it can do. I wanted to create something that would make the process of discovering a module much simpler and more intuitive. My goal was to provide a straightforward, interactive way to see what modules offer and ultimately become more comfortable and efficient with PowerShell. (It was also a great excuse to play around with PwshSpectreConsole.)

What Makes ModuleExplorer Awesome?

• Effortless Module Browsing: You can easily navigate through all the PowerShell modules installed on your system.
• Command Overview: See all the commands (cmdlets, functions, aliases) within a module with a quick glance.
• Smart Searching: Got a ton of modules? No problem! Just type in a search term and find exactly what you’ve been looking for.
• Dive Deep into Help: Forget bouncing around in browser tabs or typing numerous Get-Help commands. Get a description at a glance, or quickly view the examples, parameters, or the full help documentation with ease.
• Rich UI: This is where it gets really fun! ModuleExplorer uses PwshSpectreConsole to give you a seriously enhanced and interactive experience. Expect a cleaner look, better navigation, and just a more enjoyable way to explore.

Ready to Explore?

Here’s how:

1. Install the Module:

   Install-Module -Name ModuleExplorer -Scope CurrentUser
   

2. Launch the TUI:

   Show-ModuleExplorer
   

This will launch the TUI launcher, where you can view your modules and start exploring!

Join the PowerShell Community!

I’m genuinely excited to share ModuleExplorer with the PowerShell community! I really hope it helps you discover new things and makes using PowerShell more accessible and enjoyable. Give it a try, play around, and let me know what you think! Your feedback is super valuable.

The full project can be found on my Github.