# PSRule Validate infrastructure as code (IaC) and DevOps repositories using the PSRule PowerShell module. PSRule is powerful, feature rich, and highly customizable to meet your needs. ![module-version-badge] This extension is available in two release channels: Channel | Description | Version/ downloads ------- | ----------- | --- [Preview][ext-preview] | More frequent releases but more likely to contain bugs. | [![Preview][ext-preview-version-badge]][ext-preview] ![ext-preview-installs-badge] [Stable][ext-stable] | Less frequent releases, with more user testing, experimental features are disabled. | [![Stable][ext-stable-version-badge]][ext-stable] ![ext-stable-installs-badge] ## Features ### CodeLens

CodeLens showing link to create documentation

- CodeLens shows links to create or edit markdown documentation from rules in YAML, JSON, or PowerShell. - **Open documentation** — Opens rule markdown documentation in the editor. - The location for storing documentation is configurable in the extension settings. - By default, a locale specific folder is created in the same directory as the rule file. - **Create documentation** — Creates a new markdown file for the rule based on a snippet. - New markdown documentation is created with the built-in _Rule Doc_ snippet. - An alternative snippet can be specified by configuring extension settings. ### IntelliSense

Options suggestion context menu

- Adds IntelliSense and validation support for configuring options and resources. - **Workspace options** — use IntelliSense to configure options for the workspace. - Type or trigger IntelliSense with `Ctrl+Space` from `ps-rule.yaml`. - **Create resources** — define _baselines_ and _selectors_ by using pre-built snippets and IntelliSense.

Rule definition snippet

- Adds snippets for defining new rules. - **Define rules** with snippets and IntelliSense support. - Trigger IntelliSense by typing `rule` in a `.Rule.ps1`, `.Rule.yaml`, or `.Rule.jsonc` file. IntelliSense can also be triggered by using the shortcut `Ctrl+Space`.

Rule markdown documentation snippet

- Adds snippets for creating markdown documentation. - **Quick documentation** — create rule documentation to provide rule recommendations and examples. - Trigger IntelliSense by typing `rule` in a `.md` file. IntelliSense can also be triggered by using the shortcut `Ctrl+Space`. ### Quick tasks

Built-in tasks shown in task list

- Adds quick tasks for analysis directly from Visual Studio Code. - **Run analysis** — runs rules against files in the current workspace. - _Input path_, _Baseline_, _Modules_, and _Outcome_ options can be configured per task. - _Output as_, and showing a _Not processed warning_ options can be configured by workspace or user. - Rule stored in `.ps-rule/` are automatically used by default. - Use the built-in analysis task by running or configuring the task from the _Terminal_ menu. ## Configuration In addition to configuring the [ps-rule.yaml] options file, the following settings are available. Name | Description ---- | ----------- `PSRule.codeLens.ruleDocumentationLinks` | Enables Code Lens that displays links to rule documentation. This is an experimental feature that requires experimental features to be enabled. `PSRule.documentation.path` | The path to look for rule documentation. When not set, the path containing rules will be used. `PSRule.documentation.localePath` | The locale path to use for locating rule documentation. The VS Code locale will be used by default. `PSRule.documentation.customSnippetPath` | The path to a file containing a rule documentation snippet. When not set, built-in PSRule snippets will be used. `PSRule.documentation.snippet` | The name of a snippet to use when creating new rule documentation. By default, the built-in `Rule Doc` snippet will be used. `PSRule.execution.notProcessedWarning` | Warn when objects are not processed by any rule. This option is deprecated and replaced by `PSRule.execution.unprocessedObject`. `PSRule.execution.ruleExcluded` | Determines how to handle excluded rules. When set to `None`, PSRule will use the default (`Ignore`), unless set by PSRule options. `PSRule.execution.ruleSuppressed` | Determines how to handle suppressed rules. When set to `None`, PSRule will use the default (`Warn`), unless set by PSRule options. `PSRule.execution.unprocessedObject` | Determines how to report objects that are not processed by any rule. When set to `None`, PSRule will use the default (`Warn`), unless set by PSRule options. `PSRule.experimental.enabled` | Enables experimental features in the PSRule extension. `PSRule.notifications.showChannelUpgrade` | Determines if a notification to switch to the stable channel is shown on start up. `PSRule.notifications.showPowerShellExtension` | Determines if a notification to install the PowerShell extension is shown on start up. `PSRule.output.as` | Configures the output of analysis tasks, either summary or detailed. `PSRule.rule.baseline` | The name of the default baseline to use for executing rules. This setting can be overridden on individual PSRule tasks. ## Support This project uses GitHub Issues to track bugs and feature requests. Please search the existing issues before filing new issues to avoid duplicates. - For new issues, file your bug or feature request as a new [issue]. - For help, discussion, and support questions about using this project, join or start a [discussion]. Support for this project/ product is limited to the resources listed above. ## Installing PSRule module PSRule is available from the PowerShell Gallery and is required for this extension to work. To install the module use the following command from a PowerShell prompt. ```powershell Install-Module -Name PSRule -Scope CurrentUser; ``` ## Installing the extension You can install the latest release of the extension by following the steps in the [Visual Studio Code documentation][vscode-ext-gallery]. In the Extensions pane, search for _PSRule_ extension and install it there. You will get notified automatically about any future extension updates. ```text code --install-extension bewhite.psrule-vscode-preview ``` > NOTE: If you are using VS Code Insiders, the command will be `code-insiders`. ## Contributing This project welcomes contributions and suggestions. If you are ready to contribute, please visit the [contribution guide]. ## Code of Conduct This project has adopted the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/). For more information see the [Code of Conduct FAQ](https://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/faq/) or contact [opencode@microsoft.com](mailto:opencode@microsoft.com) with any additional questions or comments. ## Maintainers - [Bernie White](https://github.com/BernieWhite) ## License This project is [licensed under the MIT License][license]. 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