pwsh-syntax-highlighting

This project is inspired by the zsh-syntax-highlighting project.

Requirement: pwsh 5.1+

This package provides syntax highlighting for PowerShell. It enables highlighting of commands whilst they are typed at a PowerShell prompt into an interactive terminal. This helps in reviewing commands before running them, particularly in catching syntax errors.

Preview

demo.mp4

How to install

1. Run PowerShell as Administrator.

2. Execute the following command:

   Install-Module syntax-highlighting

3. Run the following and restart PowerShell:

   echo "Import-Module syntax-highlighting" >> $profile

   so you don't have to import the module every time you open PowerShell.

Troubleshooting

1. If you are bothered with the validation lag you can increase the throttle(default: 50) by running

syntax-highlighting {Throttle(in ms)}

eg.

syntax-highlighting 100

How to update

Update-Module syntax-highlighting

Limitations

• Commands after a semicolon and second line commands will not be validated
• If you are using macOS/Linux, check this out

Credits

Rajeswar Khan