Getting Started
Install the module, add the optional CLI launcher, and create your first structured PowerShell module project.
Open the PowerShell module getting started guideUse this site as your user guide
This documentation is intentionally task-oriented. Each page helps you complete a real NovaModuleTools workflow.
Choose your next PowerShell module step
Start where you are right now and move forward one workflow at a time.
Core Workflows
Follow the normal init → build → test → bump → release flow for a PowerShell module
lifecycle.
Working with Modules
Import the built output, reload it after changes, and use the packaged example effectively during local PowerShell module development.
Open the module development guideTroubleshooting
Fix common issues around paths, tests, module reloads, and version bumps.
Open the troubleshooting guideAdvanced Usage
Go deeper with CI/CD expectations, project.json settings, and publish/release habits for larger PowerShell module workflows.
Open the advanced PowerShell module guideWhat people often search for
NovaModuleTools is especially relevant if you are looking for help with:
- how to scaffold a PowerShell module project
- how to build and test a PowerShell module consistently
- how to version and release a PowerShell module from one workflow
What NovaModuleTools gives you
- A scaffolded PowerShell module structure you can start using immediately
- A build flow that turns your source files into a proper module under
dist/ - A test flow that validates the built module result
- Built-in support for resources, classes, version bumps, and release workflows
Recommended first path
If you are completely new to NovaModuleTools, follow this order:
Install and import
Start with the Gallery install and optional CLI launcher setup.
Create a project
Use the default scaffold or choose the packaged example for a complete working reference.
Build, test, and iterate
Generate the module in dist/, test it, and reload it as you change source files.