Get-Command

Syntax

UPPERCASE words are placeholders to replace. Brackets in the syntax line describe optional arguments; do not type those brackets literally.

Get-Command [-Name PATTERN]

Example

Get-Command *-Content

Expected result

Available commands whose names end with -Content.

Notes and traps

Command availability depends on installed modules and platform.

Related commands

• PowerShell: Get-Help
• Bash: help
• CMD: help
• CMD: where

Related tasks may need different flags and have different semantics. Check the entry before translating a command between shells.

Updated 13 September 2026. Examples describe the expected behavior; not every platform is available for execution testing.