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Running PowerShell Script with Arguments in Python

Python provides several ways to run PowerShell scripts with arguments. Below are two common methods:

1. Using the subprocess module

The subprocess module allows you to spawn new processes, connect to their input/output/error pipes, and obtain their return codes. Here’s an example of how you can use subprocess to run a PowerShell script with arguments:

import subprocess

# Define the PowerShell script file path
script_path = 'path/to/script.ps1'

# Define the arguments as a list
arguments = ['arg1', 'arg2', 'arg3']

# Run the PowerShell script with arguments
process = subprocess.Popen(['powershell.exe', script_path] + arguments, stdout=subprocess.PIPE)
result = process.communicate()[0]

# Print the output
print(result.decode())

In the above example, we use the subprocess.Popen() function to run the PowerShell script. The script file path is specified as the second element in the argument list, followed by the actual arguments.

2. Using the os module

The os module provides an interface for interacting with the operating system. You can use it to run PowerShell commands with arguments. Here’s an example:

import os

# Define the PowerShell script file path
script_path = 'path/to/script.ps1'

# Define the arguments as a single string
arguments = 'arg1 arg2 arg3'

# Run the PowerShell script with arguments
command = f'powershell.exe -File "{script_path}" {arguments}'
result = os.popen(command).read()

# Print the output
print(result)

In this example, we use the os.popen() function to run the PowerShell script. We construct the PowerShell command with arguments as a single string and pass it to os.popen(). The output of the command is stored in the ‘result’ variable.

Both methods allow you to pass arguments to your PowerShell script and retrieve the output. Choose the method that suits your requirements and preferences.

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