PowerShell.MCP v1.2.0 - Complete Rewrite with Microsoft MCP SDK

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PowerShell.MCP v1.2.0 🎉

Major Release - Complete Codebase Rewrite

This release represents a significant milestone with a complete architectural overhaul using modern Microsoft technologies.

🚀 What's New

🔄 Complete Codebase Rewrite

• Microsoft C# MCP SDK Integration: Migrated from custom implementation to the official Microsoft C# MCP SDK for improved reliability and future compatibility
• Enhanced Architecture: Redesigned communication layer between PowerShell module and MCP proxy for better performance and stability
• Improved Error Handling: More robust error detection and reporting throughout the application

🖥️ PowerShell Console Management

• Auto-Launch Tool: Added intelligent PowerShell console launcher that automatically starts and configures the PowerShell environment
• Session Management: Better handling of PowerShell session lifecycle and automatic cleanup
• Connection Reliability: Improved named pipe communication with automatic reconnection capabilities

📚 Enhanced User Experience

• Built-in Prompt Library: Curated collection of ready-to-use prompts accessible directly from MCP clients like Claude Desktop
• Interactive Examples: Practical, real-world examples for common automation tasks
• Quick Start Prompts: Beginner-friendly prompts to help new users get started quickly

🔧 Technical Changes

• Target Framework: Updated to .NET 9.0 for latest performance improvements
• Single-File Deployment: Simplified distribution with self-contained executables

📦 Installation & Upgrade

🆕 New Installation

# PowerShell Gallery (Recommended)
Install-Module PowerShell.MCP -Force

🔄 Upgrading from Previous Version

# Update existing installation
Update-Module PowerShell.MCP

⚙️ Post-Installation Configuration

Important: After installation or upgrade, you must update your MCP client configuration file to use the new version.

For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see:
📖 https://github.com/yotsuda/PowerShell.MCP#installation

📖 Documentation

• Updated README with new features and examples
• Enhanced security documentation

🙏 Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the Microsoft MCP SDK team and our community contributors who provided feedback during the development process.

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