PowerShell 7
v7.6.9Open sourceReleased 25 Oct 2026
Modern cross-platform PowerShell that runs alongside Windows PowerShell 5.1. By Microsoft Corporation
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 25 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
PowerShell 7 is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Microsoft Corporation. Modern cross-platform PowerShell that runs alongside Windows PowerShell 5.1. Download it only from learn.microsoft.com. The latest version we track is 7.6.9 (25 Oct 2026). The developer publishes a SHA-256 hash for the installer, shown on our download page. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 7.6.9 (25 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- Microsoft Corporation
- Official site:
- learn.microsoft.com
- Licence:
- Open source — MIT
- Requirements:
- Windows versions within Microsoft's support lifecycle
Our verdict
The current PowerShell for automation and scripting, installed side by side with the built-in Windows PowerShell 5.1. Version 7.6 is the long-term support release. Some older Windows-only modules still need 5.1.
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Key features
- Runs side by side with Windows PowerShell 5.1
- Cross-platform: Windows, macOS and Linux
- Updates via Microsoft Update, winget or the Store
- Parallel ForEach, pipeline chain operators and more
Pros
- Pro: Free and open source
- Pro: SHA-256 hashes in each GitHub release
Cons
- Con: Some legacy modules only work in 5.1
- Con: Store (MSIX) install has limits such as no remoting
What's new in 7.6.9
See what changed in 7.6.9 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 7.6.9Latest
25 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- 50d33c74…3e7cf8f9(published by the developer)
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows versions within Microsoft's support lifecycle
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- MIT
- Publisher
- learn.microsoft.com
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Checked 30 Oct 2026
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