How to convert C# code to a PowerShell Script?

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I regularly have to convert an existing C# code snippet/.CS file to a PowerShell script. How could I automate this process?

While I am aware that there are methods that can convert a .cs file to a cmdlet, I'm only interested in converting the C# code to a script or module.

here's a paid product docs.poshtools.com/powershell-tools-documentation/visual-studio/… — BozoJoe
– BozoJoe, Commented Feb 21, 2022 at 15:58

Leniel Maccaferri · Accepted Answer · 2018-05-05 18:00:22Z

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I know you're looking for something that somehow converts C# directly to PowerShell, but I thought this is close enough to suggest it.

In PS v1 you can use a compiled .NET DLL:

PS> $client = new-object System.Net.Sockets.TcpClient
PS> $client.Connect($address, $port)

In PS v2 you can add C# code directly into PowerShell and use it without 'converting' using Add-Type (copied straight from MSDN )

C:\PS>$source = @"
public class BasicTest
{
    public static int Add(int a, int b)
    {
        return (a + b);
    }

    public int Multiply(int a, int b)
    {
        return (a * b);
    }
}
"@

C:\PS> Add-Type -TypeDefinition $source

C:\PS> [BasicTest]::Add(4, 3)

C:\PS> $basicTestObject = New-Object BasicTest 
C:\PS> $basicTestObject.Multiply(5, 2)

edited May 5, 2018 at 18:00

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Community · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-20 09:12:55Z

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There is a Reflector add-in for PowerShell that will allow you to see the corresponding PowerShell script for static methods on classes

There's a good post with the example: http://blogs.msmvps.com/paulomorgado/2009/09/17/powershell-for-the-net-developer/.

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marsze · Accepted Answer · 2020-09-29 15:04:56Z

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PowerShell Pro Tools for Visual Studio have a feature to convert C# code in a PowerShell script.

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