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# Get-ChildItem

> List items in a directory.
> Note: This command can only be used through PowerShell.
> More information: <https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.management/get-childitem>.

- List all non-hidden items in the current directory:

`Get-ChildItem`

- List only directories in the current directory:

`Get-ChildItem -Directory`

- List only files in the current directory:

`Get-ChildItem -File`

- List items in the current directory, including hidden items:

`Get-ChildItem -Hidden`

- List items in a directory other than the current one:

`Get-ChildItem -Path {{path	o\directory}}`
