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What is the difference between a cmdlet and a function?

There are two elements in a module manifest: cmdlet and function.

What is the difference between a cmdlet and a function?

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  • A cmdlet is a .NET class written in C# or other .NET language and contained in a .dll (i.e. in a binary module). A function is specified directly in PowerShell in a script, script module or at the command line. A module manifest may include both script and binary modules so the manifest needs to be able to export both cmdlets and functions. It's even possible to have both a cmdlet and a function with the same name exported from a single manifest though that's generally not recommended.