Get PsSnapin - PowerShell

Overview

Get-PsSnapin retrieves all the PowerShell snap-ins that have been loaded into the current PowerShell session. Snap-ins extend the functionality of PowerShell by providing access to additional commands, providers, and other resources.

Syntax

Get-PsSnapin [-Name] <string[]>

Options/Flags

• -Name: Filter the results to only include snap-ins with the specified names. Multiple names can be comma-separated.

Examples

Example 1: Get All Snap-ins

Get-PsSnapin

Example 2: Get Snap-in by Name

Get-PsSnapin -Name "Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility"

Common Issues

Error: The snap-in ‘MySnapIn’ could not be found.

This error occurs when the specified snap-in is not loaded into the current session. To resolve, use the Import-Module cmdlet to import the snap-in before using Get-PsSnapin.

Integration

Get-PsSnapin can be used in combination with other commands to manage and troubleshoot snap-ins:

• Import-Module: Import and load a snap-in.
• Remove-PsSnapin: Unload a snap-in from the session.

Related Commands

• Get-Module: Retrieves information about PowerShell modules.
• Get-Command: Lists all commands available in the current session, including those provided by snap-ins.