Summary
Document the new New-TemporaryDirectory cmdlet being added in PowerShell.
Cmdlet Details
- Name:
New-TemporaryDirectory
- Module: Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility
Synopsis
Creates a new temporary directory and returns a DirectoryInfo object.
Parameters
| Parameter |
Type |
Required |
Description |
-Prefix |
String |
No |
Specifies a prefix for the temporary directory name |
Examples
# Create a temporary directory
$tempDir = New-TemporaryDirectory
# Create a temporary directory with a prefix
$tempDir = New-TemporaryDirectory -Prefix "MyApp_"
Notes
- Uses .NET's
Directory.CreateTempSubdirectory() API
- Returns a
System.IO.DirectoryInfo object
- Supports
-WhatIf and -Confirm parameters