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Document New-TemporaryDirectory cmdlet #12676

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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

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