Distributing powershell scripts with dll

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I have a powershell script that references dll files and i would like to distribute this script to customers. How can i do this such that the customers don't have to worry installing/referencing correct dll files?

I reference the dll files from within the script in the following way:

Add-Type -Path <local path to dll>

I am looking for a way to either bundle these dll's along with the script , or some way for powershell to install the dll when it runs. The dll's i am interested in are available as following nuget packages:

Possible duplicate of Wrapping Powershell script and files together? — vonPryz
– vonPryz, Commented Oct 6, 2017 at 6:08

Tao Gómez Gil · Accepted Answer · 2017-11-11 00:03:59Z

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You could try copying the dll files to the directory the script is in and then use "$PSScriptRoot\Name.Of.File.dll". Zip the directory and distribute the Zip file.

edited Nov 11, 2017 at 0:03

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answered Nov 10, 2017 at 20:24

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bluuf Over a year ago

This is how I always do it, in my opinion the most clean way to do this.

feedthemachine Over a year ago

$PSScriptRoot gives no output (WS 2019, PSVersion: 5.1.17763.2268).

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