Open source powershell projects
Every project in the registry tagged powershell, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
HardeningKitty and Windows Hardening Settings
HardeningKitty - Checks and hardens your Windows configuration
MasterParser is a powerful DFIR tool designed for analyzing and parsing Linux logs
Windows Event Log tooling for PowerShell and .NET: typed queries, reporting, export, WEC, automation, and the PSEventViewer module.
Frequently asked questions
How many open source powershell projects are there?
This registry tracks 4 projects tagged powershell, with 5,987 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is windows_hardening at 2,658 stars.
Are these powershell projects free to use?
Yes — 4 of the 4 carry an explicit open-source licence across 1 distinct licence, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which powershell project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these powershell projects still maintained?
3 of the 4 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.