Load Modules

Custom Module Path

Powershell automatically scans modules at certain locations. Inspect existing module path by:

Windows

$env:PSModulePath -split ';' # windows

Linux/Mac

$env:PSModulePath -split ':' # linux/mac

You can add your module location inside your profile file.

$env:PSModulePath += [IO.Path]::PathSeparator + '<path>'

Lazy Loading

Powershell lazily loads a module when member from it is called.

Loaded Modules

Inspect all loaded modules in current session:

Get-Module

Check whether certain module name is loaded:

Get-Module -Name '<name>'

TIP

Use gmo alias for Get-Module.

Import Modules

Import a module in current session.

Import-Module -Name '<name>'

TIP

Use ipmo alias for Import-Module.

Unload Modules

Unload a module from current session.

Remove-Module '<name>'

TIP

Use rmo alias for Remove-Module.