PowerGPT

Introduction to PowerGPT

PowerGPT is an innovative tool designed to simplify the often tedious task of writing shell scripts, particularly for the Windows terminal. Whether you have little to no knowledge of PowerShell or are already an expert, PowerGPT streamlines command execution by integrating with GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) models to automate common tasks and batch processing efficiently.

How PowerGPT Works

At its core, PowerGPT leverages AI to interpret simple task descriptions and generate the corresponding PowerShell script. Users can execute tasks by simply typing PowerGPT <your task>. For instance, the command PowerGPT "list all files in current folder with created date" would automatically generate and execute the necessary script:

Get-ChildItem | Select-Object Name, CreationTime

This allows even beginners to handle complex scripting tasks effortlessly, while seasoned PowerShell users can benefit from quickly generating scripts for repetitive tasks.

Features and Updates

Version 1.0.3 (Released on 2023-03-19)

PowerGPT has undergone significant improvements and features additions:

• -Chat Operation: Now supports the -Chat operation using the gpt-3.5-turbo model. This model is both faster and more cost-effective but does not provide suggestions as comprehensively as the text-davinci-3 model.

• Encoding Fixes: Adjustments to Invoke-RestMethod encoding ensure compatibility with various languages, enhancing the module's versatility.

Installation

To begin using PowerGPT, simply install the module via PowerShell with:

Install-Module PowerGPT

Important Note: An OpenAI API key is required for PowerGPT to function. You will be prompted to enter this key upon first use. Should you need to reset your API key, the -ResetConfig option is available.

Usage

PowerGPT is designed for ease of use, supporting both basic and complex tasks:

• Basic Commands: Users can perform straightforward operations, such as extracting files or listing directory contents, by describing their desired actions in simple phrases. PowerGPT will do the heavy lifting by crafting and executing the appropriate scripts.

Examples include:

$ PowerGPT "extract compressed.tar.gz"
$ PowerGPT "print the first line of all the files that begin with poet_ in current folder"

• Complex Tasks: For more intricate operations, PowerGPT intelligently offers task clarification and options, ensuring the script aligns precisely with user intentions. Users can provide additional context or choose from suggested interpretations to obtain the desired script outcomes.

Language and Library Support

Besides PowerShell, PowerGPT is versatile enough to code scripts using common libraries in other programming languages. For example, when tasked to retrieve an Azure DevOps artifact for a build, the user can specify the task in a desired language like C#, and PowerGPT will provide the script with necessary API integrations.

Overall, PowerGPT is a powerful ally in simplifying scripting tasks, making the Windows terminal more accessible and capable for users of all expertise levels.