PowerShell Integration

The PowerShell Integration package brings native PowerShell scripting to Automation Anywhere A360. Following the familiar Open / Run / Close pattern used by the JavaScript package, it lets developers write and execute PowerShell directly from within an automation process — no external tools, no additional runtimes, and no agent configuration required beyond a standard Windows PowerShell installation. Scripts can be written inline using the editor, or loaded from an existing .ps1 file on the agent machine. Variables are passed to scripts via the Arguments field using PowerShell's native parameter syntax, keeping the integration clean and intuitive for developers already familiar with PowerShell. Stdout and stderr are captured on separate threads, ensuring errors are never silently swallowed. The ErrorAction setting gives developers explicit control: Stop mode treats any stderr output as a failure Continue mode logs it to the agent and proceeds. A configurable timeout prevents hung scripts from stalling your process indefinitely, with partial output captured and surfaced in the exception if the process is terminated. A working directory field gives scripts a reliable base path for relative file operations. Additional hardening includes Execution Policy selection at session open time, and automatic detection of JVM vs PowerShell bitness mismatches on the agent machine with a clear warning logged when a mismatch is found. Compatible with Windows PowerShell 5.1 (built into Windows) and PowerShell 7+.