About this software
PowerShell HelpWriter is a Windows application for authoring and editing PowerShell XML help (PSMAML). It generates starter help from modules or comment-based help, validates PSMAML schema, and supports cmdlets, functions, workflows, and CIM commands. The app offers a visual designer plus a built-in XML editor, real-time spell checking, module project management, file recovery, and export to Markdown or HTML. Supported PowerShell versions include Windows PowerShell 5.1 and PowerShell 7.
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Standard provides core authoring and editing tools for creating, validating, and exporting PowerShell help documentation.
Sapien technologies powershell helpwriter license
Sapien technologies powershell helpwriter license grants activation rights to use the PowerShell HelpWriter application under supplied terms.
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Benefits
- Generate help from modules: Analyzes modules to generate starter PSMAML help files automatically.
- Convert comment-based help: Converts comment-based help into PSMAML XML files for Get-Help.
- Visual designer and XML editor: Provides a visual designer and a built-in XML editor.
- Export to Markdown or HTML: Exports help topics to Markdown or HTML for documentation workflows.
- Validate PSMAML files: Validates files against the PSMAML schema and autocorrects common issues.
Available languages
- English
Support information
- Product support forums: Access to SAPIEN product support forums is included with the license.
- Maintenance renewals available: Annual maintenance renewals are offered to receive updates and access product support.
- Activation options: Internet activation is required by default, with an optional offline activation method available.
- Documentation and tutorials: User guides, how-to articles, and video tutorials are available on SAPIEN's Information Center.
- License activation limit: A license permits activation on two devices for personal use as specified on the store page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sapien Technologies PowerShell HelpWriter used for?
A desktop tool for authoring, editing, and maintaining PowerShell help for scripts and modules, producing comment-based help or external MAML XML consumable by PowerShell.
Which help formats does the product generate?
Typically produces comment-based help embedded in scripts and external MAML (XML) files used for module help, enabling use by PowerShell help systems.
Will the generated help work with PowerShell's Get-Help?
Output in comment-based or MAML XML format can be installed with modules or placed alongside scripts so Get-Help can retrieve and display it.
Can it create standard PowerShell help sections like SYNOPSIS and EXAMPLES?
Helps author standard help sections such as SYNOPSIS, DESCRIPTION, PARAMETERS, EXAMPLES, and INPUT/OUTPUT so documentation follows PowerShell conventions.