Introducing oh-my-posh.psm1: Overcoming "Script Execution Disabled" Error in PowerShell

If you're a PowerShell user, you might come across the error "Execution of scripts is disabled on this system" when trying to run a script. This can be a frustrating roadblock to overcome, but luckily, there's a tool called oh-my-posh.psm1 that can help.

What is oh-my-posh.psm1?

oh-my-posh.psm1 is a PowerShell module that provides themes for your console. It enhances your PowerShell prompt with colorful icons and information about your environment. These themes not only make your console look great, but they also enable you to see important information at a glance, such as the current Git branch you're on and the status of your repository.

How does it help with the "Script Execution Disabled" error?

One way to bypass the "Script Execution Disabled" error is to change your execution policy. However, this can be a security risk, as it allows any script to run on your system. With oh-my-posh.psm1, you can bypass the error without changing your execution policy.

oh-my-posh.psm1 works by embedding PowerShell code in your prompt. When you launch PowerShell, oh-my-posh.psm1 loads its code into the memory, and it essentially makes the PowerShell prompt act like a script. Because it's not a script that's being executed, you don't run into the "Script Execution Disabled" error.

How to install oh-my-posh.psm1?

To install oh-my-posh.psm1, follow these steps:

1. Install PowerShellGet module if you have not already done so. This can be done by running the following command:

   Install-Module PowerShellGet -Force
   

2. Run the following command to install oh-my-posh.psm1:

   Install-Module oh-my-posh -Scope CurrentUser
   

3. Finally, add the following line to your PowerShell profile to enable oh-my-posh.psm1:

   Import-Module oh-my-posh
   

Once you've completed these steps, oh-my-posh.psm1 will be up and running, and you'll have a fancy new prompt to help you work more efficiently.

Conclusion

oh-my-posh.psm1 is a great tool for making your PowerShell console more visually appealing, and it also helps you overcome the "Script Execution Disabled" error without lowering the security of your system. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!