the best way to install powershell on Ubuntu

 

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The best and most reliable way to install PowerShell on Ubuntu is by using the Microsoft-provided package repositories, which ensure you get the latest stable version maintained by Microsoft. Here's a clean, professional step-by-step for Ubuntu (20.04 or newer):

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✅ Step-by-step: Installing PowerShell on Ubuntu

1. Update the system

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Install required dependencies

sudo apt install -y wget apt-transport-https software-properties-common

3. Import the Microsoft GPG key

wget -q https://packages.microsoft.com/config/ubuntu/$(lsb_release -rs)/packages-microsoft-prod.deb
sudo dpkg -i packages-microsoft-prod.deb

4. Update your package list again

sudo apt update

5. Install PowerShell

sudo apt install -y powershell

6. Run PowerShell

pwsh

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📌 Notes

• pwsh is the executable name (short for PowerShell).

• The official repo will keep it updated with apt upgrade.

• If you use an older Ubuntu (like 18.04), substitute $(lsb_release -rs) with 18.04 explicitly.

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