Powershellisfun
Powershellisfun is a curated collection of PowerShell scripts for Windows administration, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Intune, and Exchange management. The repository serves as a companion to the author's blog, offering practical automation examples rather than a standalone framework or library.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | HarmVeenstra/Powershellisfun |
| Owner | HarmVeenstra |
| Primary language | PowerShell |
| License | MIT — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 716 |
| Forks | 144 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Latest release | Unknown |
| Last updated | 2026-05-11 |
| Source | https://github.com/HarmVeenstra/Powershellisfun |
What Powershellisfun is
A PowerShell script collection covering Microsoft ecosystem administration: identity (AD, Azure AD), endpoint management (Intune, Endpoint Manager), cloud services (Microsoft 365, Exchange), and Windows infrastructure (Hyper-V, networking). Scripts are modular, blog-documented, and MIT-licensed with no formal release cycle or package management distribution.
Get the Powershellisfun source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
git clone https://github.com/HarmVeenstra/Powershellisfun.gitcd Powershellisfun# follow the project's README for install & configurationNeed it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.
Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Review each script against your specific environment (AD schema, Intune tenant, Exchange version) before deployment—no compatibility matrix provided.
- Test scripts in development first; scripts assume administrative privileges and access to sensitive systems (mailboxes, device management).
- Verify authentication requirements: some scripts require Microsoft Graph, Exchange Online, or on-premises admin credentials; token/credential handling not explicitly documented.
- Monitor script execution in production; unclear whether scripts include retry logic, rate-limiting, or graceful handling of transient API failures.
- Cross-reference each script's companion blog post for context, parameters, and manual validation steps that may not be in the code alone.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- You need formal versioning and releases — No tagged releases or semantic versioning. Scripts are pushed directly; no changelog, breaking change tracking, or compatibility guarantees between versions.
- You require production-grade error handling and logging — Scripts are education/automation examples. Unknown whether they include robust try-catch, structured logging, or handling for partial failures in bulk operations.
- You need vendor support or SLA — Community-maintained project by a single author. No formal support channel, SLA, or guarantee of issue resolution or security patch response.
- You operate in highly regulated environments requiring source audit trails — Direct script execution without package signing, provenance verification, or formal code review process. Compliance teams may require manual code inspection before use.
License & commercial use
MIT License. Permissive OSI-compliant license allowing use, modification, and distribution in commercial and proprietary projects, provided original copyright and license text are retained. No patent clauses or trademark restrictions beyond standard MIT terms.
MIT License permits commercial use. However: (1) no warranty or support is provided; (2) author requests sponsorship via 'Buy Me a Coffee'; (3) scripts are unsupported examples, not production software—commercial users assume full responsibility for testing, error handling, and compliance.
DEV.co evaluation signals
Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.
| Signal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active |
| Documentation | Adequate |
| License clarity | Clear |
| Deployment complexity | Low |
| DEV.co fit | Good |
| Assessment confidence | Medium |
Scripts interact with sensitive systems: Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Intune, and mailboxes. Review: (1) credential handling—how credentials are passed, stored, or logged; (2) privilege scope—scripts run as-is without role-based access control; (3) no code signing or provenance verification; (4) external dependencies (APIs, URLs) introduce supply-chain risk; (5) no security audit or vulnerability disclosure process documented. Validate scripts for credential leakage and unintended data exposure before production use.
Alternatives to consider
Microsoft.Graph PowerShell SDK + Exchange Online Management Module
Official Microsoft-maintained modules with versioning, support, and documented security boundaries. Better for regulated environments; steeper learning curve but more trustworthy for production.
Azure Automation Runbooks (built-in templates)
Native Azure automation without script management burden. Less flexible than raw scripts but includes logging, RBAC, and platform support. Ideal for Intune and Microsoft 365-only workflows.
For complex infrastructure automation, DSC or configuration management frameworks provide state enforcement, idempotency, and audit trails. Better than ad-hoc scripts for multi-environment deployments.
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Powershellisfun FAQ
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Do scripts work with older PowerShell versions (5.1) or only PowerShell 7+?
How do I handle authentication (API tokens, credentials)?
Is there a way to contribute or report bugs?
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