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Explore the complete rewrite of PlatyPS, Microsoft's tool for creating PowerShell help documentation, in this conference presentation from PowerShell Summit 2025. Discover how Microsoft.PowerShell.PlatyPS represents a fundamental transformation from the original version, now built in C# and leveraging markdig for enhanced Markdown parsing capabilities. Learn about the significant performance improvements that enable processing thousands of Markdown files in seconds, compared to the previous version's limitations. Understand the new object model architecture that allows in-memory manipulation of help files and supports chainable cmdlets for complex operations. Examine the enhanced accuracy in describing PowerShell cmdlets and their parameters, along with the comprehensive new Markdown schema that captures all elements required for Get-Help functionality plus previously unavailable information. Master the automatic conversion capabilities that transform existing Markdown files from the old schema into new objects, with export options to new Markdown, YAML, or MAML formats. Gain insights into the practical applications and workflow improvements this rewrite brings to PowerShell documentation creation and maintenance processes.
