1. Writing PowerShell Scripts
- “Write a PowerShell script to list all files in a folder and its subfolders.”
- “Generate a PowerShell script to get system information like CPU, RAM, and disk usage.”
- “Create a script to back up all files from one folder to another.”
- “Write a PowerShell function to rename multiple files based on a pattern.”
- “Generate a script to monitor CPU usage and log it every 5 minutes.”
- “Write a PowerShell script to send an email notification when a folder changes.”
- “Create a script to delete files older than 30 days in a directory.”
- “Write a script to check the status of all Windows services on a computer.”
- “Generate a PowerShell script to create user accounts from a CSV file.”
- “Write a script to export installed software from a computer into a CSV file.”
2. Debugging & Troubleshooting
- “Explain why this PowerShell script is not working: [paste script].”
- “Debug this PowerShell function and suggest fixes: [paste function].”
- “Explain the difference between
Write-HostandWrite-Output.” - “Suggest improvements for error handling in this script: [paste script].”
- “Explain why this loop in PowerShell is causing high CPU usage.”
- “Suggest optimizations to make this PowerShell script faster: [paste script].”
- “Explain common PowerShell error messages and how to fix them.”
- “Write a script to log errors for any PowerShell script automatically.”
- “Explain the difference between
$nulland empty strings in PowerShell.” - “Provide best practices for writing maintainable PowerShell scripts.”
3. Automation & System Administration
- “Create a script to automate Windows updates on multiple computers.”
- “Write a PowerShell script to map network drives automatically.”
- “Generate a script to check disk space and send an alert if low.”
- “Write a script to start or stop services on remote computers.”
- “Create a PowerShell script to gather event logs from multiple machines.”
- “Write a script to schedule daily reports using Task Scheduler.”
- “Generate a script to monitor active user sessions on a server.”
- “Write a PowerShell script to manage Active Directory groups.”
- “Create a script to copy files between servers securely using PowerShell.”
- “Write a script to audit installed software across multiple computers.”
4. Learning & PowerShell Tips
- “Explain the difference between
ForEach-Objectandforeachin PowerShell.” - “Provide examples of using
Get-Contentto read large log files efficiently.” - “Explain how to use PowerShell pipelines effectively.”
- “Write beginner-friendly examples to learn PowerShell arrays and hash tables.”
- “Explain how to schedule PowerShell scripts using Task Scheduler.”
- “Provide a step-by-step guide to creating custom PowerShell modules.”
- “Explain how to use PowerShell to interact with REST APIs.”
- “Provide tips for securing PowerShell scripts against common vulnerabilities.”
- “Write examples of using
Try-Catch-Finallyfor error handling.” - “Explain the difference between
Import-Moduleandusing modulein PowerShell 7.”
5. Advanced PowerShell Techniques
- “Generate a script to automate Active Directory password resets securely.”
- “Write a script to parse and analyze large log files efficiently.”
- “Create a PowerShell script to manage Azure resources automatically.”
- “Write a script to monitor system performance and generate visual reports.”
- “Generate PowerShell code to automate Office 365 tasks.”
- “Write a script to check SSL certificate expiration across servers.”
- “Create a script to perform bulk user operations in Exchange Online.”
- “Write a PowerShell function to interact with SQL Server databases.”
- “Generate a script to manage Windows Firewall rules programmatically.”
- “Write a script to perform automated security audits on Windows machines.”
Conclusion
PowerShell is a powerhouse, and combining it with AI can dramatically increase productivity, reduce errors, and help you learn faster. By using these 50 prompts, you can:
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Debug and optimize scripts
- Learn advanced PowerShell techniques
- Gain insights into system administration
Experiment with these prompts and see how AI can supercharge your PowerShell skills. The key is to give AI precise instructions and tweak its outputs to fit your environment.
