The quickest way to install PowerShell on the Mac is by using the Terminal and the brew package manager.
Steps to install PowerShell on Mac
- Open Terminal App.
- Now run the brew cask command as below,
% brew install --cask powershell .. ==> Downloading https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/download/v7.3. ... installer: Package name is PowerShell - 7.3.6 installer: Installing at base path / installer: The install was successful. 🍺 powershell was successfully installed!
- Once the installation is complete, just type pwsh to enter the PowerShell prompt.
Code2care@Mac % pwsh PowerShell 7.3.6 PS /Users/c2ctech>
Well, that's it! You have PowerShell now running on your Mac!
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