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Get-ChildItem
Get-ChildItem is a command-line tool used in Windows PowerShell. It is designed to retrieve a list of files and folders from a specific location or directory. The tool allows you to explore the contents of directories, files, and even registry keys. By default, it shows the contents of the current directory when executed without any additional parameters. Get-ChildItem provides a range of options for filtering and selecting specific files or folders based on various criteria such as file extensions or attributes. The tool supports wildcards and can display detailed information about the items it retrieves, including file size, creation date, and last modified date. It also allows for recursive searches, which means it can navigate through subdirectories to gather a comprehensive list of items. Get-ChildItem is an incredibly versatile and powerful tool that helps users effectively manage and manipulate files and folders in the Windows PowerShell environment.
List of commands for Get-ChildItem:
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get-childitem:tldr:2e23b get-childitem: List only directories in the current directory.$ Get-ChildItem -Directorytry on your machineexplain this command
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get-childitem:tldr:46140 get-childitem: List only files in the current directory.$ Get-ChildItem -Filetry on your machineexplain this command
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get-childitem:tldr:6d320 get-childitem: List items in the current directory, including hidden items.$ Get-ChildItem -Hiddentry on your machineexplain this command
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get-childitem:tldr:7b227 get-childitem: List items in a directory other than the current one.$ Get-ChildItem -Path ${path\to\directory}try on your machineexplain this command
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get-childitem:tldr:a4f25 get-childitem: List all non-hidden items in the current directory.$ Get-ChildItemtry on your machineexplain this command
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measure-object:tldr:7fdb2 measure-object: Count the files and folders in a directory.$ Get-ChildItem | Measure-Objecttry on your machineexplain this command
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sort-object:tldr:6b1ef sort-object: Sort the current directory by file length.$ Get-ChildItem | Sort-Object -Property Lengthtry on your machineexplain this command
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sort-object:tldr:d53c6 sort-object: Sort the current directory by name descending.$ Get-ChildItem | Sort-Object -Descendingtry on your machineexplain this command
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sort-object:tldr:e45b9 sort-object: Sort the current directory by name.$ Get-ChildItem | Sort-Objecttry on your machineexplain this command