# PowerShell Aliases

| Alias | Original | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| `?` | `Where-Object` | Filters objects based on a condition. |
| `%` | `ForEach-Object` | Performs an operation on each item in a collection. |
| `ac` | `Add-Content` | Adds content to a file. |
| `cat` | `Get-Content` | Gets the content of a file. |
| `cd` | `Set-Location` | Changes the current working directory. |
| `chdir` | `Set-Location` | Changes the current working directory. |
| `clc` | `Clear-Content` | Deletes the content of a file. |
| `clear` | `Clear-Host` | Clears the console screen. |
| `clhy` | `Clear-History` | Clears the command history. |
| `cli` | `Clear-Item` | Clears the value of an item. |
| `clp` | `Clear-ItemProperty` | Clears the value of an item property. |
| `cls` | `Clear-Host` | Clears the console screen. |
| `clv` | `Clear-Variable` | Clears the value of a variable. |
| `cnsn` | `Connect-PSSession` | Creates and connects to a persistent connection to a remote computer. |
| `compare` | `Compare-Object` | Compares two sets of objects. |
| `copy` | `Copy-Item` | Copies an item from one location to another. |
| `cp` | `Copy-Item` | Copies an item from one location to another. |
| `cpi` | `Copy-Item` | Copies an item from one location to another. |
| `cpp` | `Copy-ItemProperty` | Copies a property and its value from one item to another. |
| `cvpa` | `Convert-Path` | Converts a path from one format to another. |
| `dbp` | `Disable-PSBreakpoint` | Disables a breakpoint. |
| `del` | `Remove-Item` | Deletes an item. |
| `diff` | `Compare-Object` | Compares two sets of objects. |
| `dir` | `Get-ChildItem` | Gets the child items in a location. |
| `dnsn` | `Disconnect-PSSession` | Disconnects from a PSSession. |
| `ebp` | `Enable-PSBreakpoint` | Enables a breakpoint. |
| `echo` | `Write-Output` | Writes output to the console. |
| `epal` | `Export-Alias` | Exports aliases to a file. |
| `epcsv` | `Export-Csv` | Exports data to a CSV file. |
| `erase` | `Remove-Item` | Deletes an item. |
| `etsn` | `Enter-PSSession` | Starts an interactive session with a remote computer. |
| `exsn` | `Exit-PSSession` | Ends an interactive session with a remote computer. |
| `fc` | `Format-Custom` | Formats output using a custom format. |
| `fhx` | `Format-Hex` | Formats output as hexadecimal. |
| `fl` | `Format-List` | Formats output as a list of properties. |
| `foreach` | `ForEach-Object` | Performs an operation on each item in a collection. |
| `ft` | `Format-Table` | Formats output as a table. |
| `fw` | `Format-Wide` | Formats output to use the available width. |
| `gal` | `Get-Alias` | Gets the aliases defined in the current session. |
| `gbp` | `Get-PSBreakpoint` | Gets the breakpoints set in the current session. |
| `gc` | `Get-Content` | Gets the content of a file. |
| `gcb` | `Get-Clipboard` | Gets the content of the clipboard. |
| `gci` | `Get-ChildItem` | Gets the child items in a location. |
| `gcm` | `Get-Command` | Gets information about commands. |
| `gcs` | `Get-PSCallStack` | Gets the current call stack. |
| `gdr` | `Get-PSDrive` | Gets the PSDrives in the current session. |
| `gerr` | `Get-Error` | Gets the error records. |
| `ghy` | `Get-History` | Gets the command history. |
| `gi` | `Get-Item` | Gets an item. |
| `gin` | `Get-ComputerInfo` | Gets computer information. |
| `gjb` | `Get-Job` | Gets PowerShell background jobs. |
| `gl` | `Get-Location` | Gets the current working directory. |
| `gm` | `Get-Member` | Gets the members of an object. |
| `gmo` | `Get-Module` | Gets the modules that are imported in the current session. |
| `gp` | `Get-ItemProperty` | Gets the properties of an item. |
| `gps` | `Get-Process` | Gets the processes running on the computer. |
| `gpv` | `Get-ItemPropertyValue` | Gets the value of an item property. |
| `group` | `Group-Object` | Groups objects that contain the same value for a specified property. |
| `gsn` | `Get-PSSession` | Gets the PSSessions in the current session. |
| `gsv` | `Get-Service` | Gets the services on the computer. |
| `gtz` | `Get-TimeZone` | Gets the time zone. |
| `gu` | `Get-Unique` | Filters a list to return only unique elements. |
| `gv` | `Get-Variable` | Gets PowerShell variables. |
| `h` | `Get-History` | Gets the command history. |
| `history` | `Get-History` | Gets the command history. |
| `icm` | `Invoke-Command` | Runs commands on local and remote computers. |
| `iex` | `Invoke-Expression` | Runs a string as a command. |
| `ihy` | `Invoke-History` | Invokes a command from the command history. |
| `ii` | `Invoke-Item` | Invokes an item. |
| `ipal` | `Import-Alias` | Imports aliases from a file. |
| `ipcsv` | `Import-Csv` | Imports data from a CSV file. |
| `ipmo` | `Import-Module` | Imports a module. |
| `irm` | `Invoke-RestMethod` | Invokes a RESTful web service. |
| `iwr` | `Invoke-WebRequest` | Sends HTTP and HTTPS requests to a web page or web service. |
| `kill` | `Stop-Process` | Stops a process. |
| `ls` | `Get-ChildItem` | Gets the child items in a location. |
| `man` | `help` | Displays help information. |
| `md` | `mkdir` | Creates a new directory. |
| `measure` | `Measure-Object` | Measures properties of objects. |
| `mi` | `Move-Item` | Moves an item from one location to another. |
| `mount` | `New-PSDrive` | Creates a new PowerShell drive. |
| `move` | `Move-Item` | Moves an item from one location to another. |
| `mp` | `Move-ItemProperty` | Moves a property from one item to another. |
| `mv` | `Move-Item` | Moves an item from one location to another. |
| `nal` | `New-Alias` | Creates a new alias. |
| `ndr` | `New-PSDrive` | Creates a new PowerShell drive. |
| `ni` | `New-Item` | Creates a new item. |
| `nmo` | `New-Module` | Creates a new module. |
| `nsn` | `New-PSSession` | Creates a new PSSession. |
| `nv` | `New-Variable` | Creates a new variable. |
| `ogv` | `Out-GridView` | Sends output to a Grid View window. |
| `oh` | `Out-Host` | Sends output to the console. |
| `popd` | `Pop-Location` | Changes the current working directory to the last directory pushed onto the stack. |
| `ps` | `Get-Process` | Gets the processes running on the computer. |
| `psedit` | `Open-EditorFile` | Opens a file in the default text editor. |
| `pushd` | `Push-Location` | Adds the current working directory to a stack. |
| `pwd` | `Get-Location` | Gets the current working directory. |
| `r` | `Invoke-History` | Invokes a command from the command history. |
| `rbp` | `Remove-PSBreakpoint` | Removes a breakpoint. |
| `rcjb` | `Receive-Job` | Gets the results of a PowerShell background job. |
| `rcsn` | `Receive-PSSession` | Receives results from a PSSession. |
| `rd` | `Remove-Item` | Deletes an item. |
| `rdr` | `Remove-PSDrive` | Removes a PowerShell drive. |
| `ren` | `Rename-Item` | Renames an item. |
| `ri` | `Remove-Item` | Deletes an item. |
| `rjb` | `Remove-Job` | Deletes a PowerShell background job. |
| `rm` | `Remove-Item` | Deletes an item. |
| `rmdir` | `Remove-Item` | Deletes an empty directory. |
| `rmo` | `Remove-Module` | Removes a module. |
| `rni` | `Rename-Item` | Renames an item. |
| `rnp` | `Rename-ItemProperty` | Renames a property of an item. |
| `rp` | `Remove-ItemProperty` | Removes a property from an item. |
| `rsn` | `Remove-PSSession` | Removes a PSSession. |
| `rv` | `Remove-Variable` | Removes a variable. |
| `rvpa` | `Resolve-Path` | Resolves a path to its canonical form. |
| `sajb` | `Start-Job` | Starts a PowerShell background job. |
| `sal` | `Set-Alias` | Creates or changes an alias. |
| `saps` | `Start-Process` | Starts a new process. |
| `sasv` | `Start-Service` | Starts a service. |
| `sbp` | `Set-PSBreakpoint` | Sets a breakpoint. |
| `scb` | `Set-Clipboard` | Sets the content of the clipboard. |
| `select` | `Select-Object` | Selects properties of an object. |
| `set` | `Set-Variable` | Sets the value of a variable. |
| `shcm` | `Show-Command` | Displays a GUI to construct and run a command. |
| `si` | `Set-Item` | Sets the value of an item. |
| `sl` | `Set-Location` | Changes the current working directory. |
| `sleep` | `Start-Sleep` | Suspends the current thread for a specified time. |
| `sls` | `Select-String` | Finds text in strings and files. |
| `sort` | `Sort-Object` | Sorts objects by property values. |
| `sp` | `Set-ItemProperty` | Sets the value of an item property. |
| `spjb` | `Stop-Job` | Stops a PowerShell background job. |
| `spps` | `Stop-Process` | Stops a process. |
| `spsv` | `Stop-Service` | Stops a service. |
| `start` | `Start-Process` | Starts a new process. |
| `stz` | `Set-TimeZone` | Sets the time zone. |
| `sv` | `Set-Variable` | Sets the value of a variable. |
| `tee` | `Tee-Object` | Sends output to the console and a file. |
| `type` | `Get-Content` | Gets the content of a file. |
| `where` | `Where-Object` | Filters objects based on a condition. |
| `wjb` | `Wait-Job` | Waits for a PowerShell background job to complete. |
| `write` | `Write-Output` | Writes output to the console. |