Convert entire PowerShell script to a string

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So I'm looking for a way to convert .ps1 scripts(using an online tool or whatever that works) to string format so that I can just copy and paste it into my C# code in a string variable.

This will enable me to stop referencing the paths of my scripts in the code as these may change from one computer/user to another.

Thanks!

I would suggest you put the script in some shared folder and read the file from C# code. And define the shared folder path in config file so that it will be easy to change it later — Vivek Nuna
– Vivek Nuna, Commented Jan 30, 2022 at 12:03
I think you better convert it to a base64 string and execute it with powershell.exe -EncodedCommand $encodedcommand see devblogs.microsoft.com/scripting/… — Avshalom
– Avshalom, Commented Jan 30, 2022 at 12:04
Does this answer your question? Convert PowerShell script into non-readable format — iRon
– iRon, Commented Jan 30, 2022 at 12:06
@viveknuna Thanks, I thought about this, especially the fact that I could easily change it later. But in the case where the users are using a different computer, can a share file still be used? Sorry if the question is dumb I'm very new to this. — Shorty Beast
– Shorty Beast, Commented Jan 30, 2022 at 12:09

Mike · Accepted Answer · 2022-01-30 12:03:39Z

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base64 encode and decode

I would use this solution: https://www.base64encode.org/ You can also test the string... with the decode link: https://www.base64decode.org/

I am sure in C# you have also base64decode to reconvert into PS1.

answered Jan 30, 2022 at 12:03

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Shorty Beast Over a year ago

Wow thanks, I'll take a look into this

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