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NJDevils28
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Apr 26, 2026

PowerShell 7.x ISE-style app — would anyone be interested in testing or reviewing the source?

Hi everyone,

My name is Ron, and I have been working on a Windows desktop app called PowerShellStudio.

It is intended to be a modern PowerShell 7.x ISE-style scripting environment for Windows. The app is written in .NET 10 using Visual Studio 2026.

I am not trying to replace VS Code. The idea is closer to the original Windows PowerShell ISE: a focused editor, integrated PowerShell console, script execution, syntax diagnostics, command and parameter completion, metadata-based IntelliSense, and a simpler workflow for people who liked the old ISE experience.

The app is running and usable, but it is still under active development. Before I go further, I wanted to see whether there is any community interest.

I am preparing a final preview version to add to GitHub. If people are interested, I will upload the complete source code so anyone can examine it, build it, and run it themselves. Since this is a scripting tool that can run local PowerShell code, I want to make the project as transparent as possible.

I would especially appreciate feedback on:

  • Whether this kind of app would be useful to anyone
  • How the editor and console should behave compared with the legacy ISE
  • What features would be expected before it feels useful
  • Any concerns about the approach
  • Whether anyone would be willing to test or review the code

I am not presenting it as finished or perfect. I am looking for honest feedback while I am still actively working on it.

Thanks,

Ron

5 Replies

  • NJDevils28's avatar
    NJDevils28
    Copper Contributor

    Hi All,

     

    I am finally at a place where I feel comfortable releasing this to the public.

    Unfortunately when I try to post the links to the GIT HUB Repo and the MS Store the post disappears.
    How do I share this with the forum members?

    Regards,

    -Ron

  • NJDevils28's avatar
    NJDevils28
    Copper Contributor

    Hi All,

     

    The App is finally at a place I feel comfortable releasing.  Here is the https://github.com/RonB56/PS7-ScriptDesk.git to the GIT Repo for those of you that would like to see under the hood.
    Here is the https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9N8C4LMQXMF6?hl=en-us&gl=US&ocid=pdpshareto the MS Store Download.  It's free.

    regards,

    -Ron

  • NJDevils28's avatar
    NJDevils28
    Copper Contributor

    Hi All,

    I finally have the project at a point I was ready to release to the public.  I called it PS7 ScriptDesk.

    Here is the https://github.com/RonB56/PS7-ScriptDesk to the GIT HUB repo for anyone who wants to see under the hood and here is the https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9N8C4LMQXMF6?hl=en-us&gl=US&ocid=pdpshare for the Free Install from the MS Store.

     

    Regards,

    -Ron

  • Please be aware that there is already a PowerShell Studio on the market from Sapien. 

     

    Never the less, I would say 'debugging' is essential for a tool as such. If you share the project I'll give it a look :)