Why is $input not available for parameter Name?

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1

I was writting a function using

[CmdletBinding()]
param (
    [Parameter()]
    [string]
    $input
)
$input 

>test.ps1 1

>

As i input the parameter it is still $null
And after a while i realize the parameter name “$input” cause the problem

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$Input is a built-in automatic variable which is why it can’t be used for your parameter name.
Take a look at all the automatic variables that exist so you familiarize yourself with them:
Powershell Automatic Variables
Strongly Encouraged Development Guidelines

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… adding to Courtney’s helpful answer I’d like to add that you should use a proper IDE for your code development. VSCode is a very common and recommendable choice for PowerShell scripters. It will help you avoiding a lot of silly beginner failures like the one you’re asking about. :wink:

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first i like to thank for you advice ,but but my vscode didn’t mark the error when i writting it ,is there any plugin i could use to avoid it ?

5

You need at least the PowerShell extension. Then it should look like this:

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… and when you install the extension Error Lens it looks like this:

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thanks for your advice

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If you could, when you’re asking a powershell question, please don’t post it in uncategorized, post it in powershell help. that way when someone answers your question, you can mark their answer as the solution. Appreciate it! I fixed your post (i’ve been fixing all your other posts as you have posted them as well :slight_smile: