# Export-PackageUpdateInfo LLMS index: [llms.txt](/llms.txt) --- ## SYNOPSIS Exports PackageUpdateInfo objects to an XML, JSON, or CSV file. ## SYNTAX ### __AllParameterSets ``` Export-PackageUpdateInfo [[-Path] ] -InputObject [-OutputFormat ] [-Encoding ] [-Force] [-Append] [-IncludeTimeStamp] [-PassThru] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [] ``` ## ALIASES This cmdlet has the following aliases, ## DESCRIPTION Writes PackageUpdateInfo objects produced by Get-PackageUpdateInfo to a structured data file for persistence, reporting, or later automation. The cmdlet supports XML, JSON, and CSV output formats, optional timestamping, and append mode for extending an existing file. It also supports creating the target directory when needed and can pass the exported objects back through the pipeline. ## EXAMPLES ### EXAMPLE 1 ```powershell PS C:\> Get-PackageUpdateInfo | Export-PackageUpdateInfo ``` Exports the current PackageUpdateInfo objects to the default XML file. ### EXAMPLE 2 ```powershell PS C:\> Get-PackageUpdateInfo | Export-PackageUpdateInfo -OutputFormat JSON -Path .\updates.json -IncludeTimeStamp -PassThru ``` Exports the data as JSON, includes a timestamp for each record, and passes the objects through the pipeline. ### EXAMPLE 3 ```powershell PS C:\> Get-PackageUpdateInfo | Export-PackageUpdateInfo -OutputFormat CSV -Path .\updates.csv -Append -Force ``` Appends the exported data to a CSV file and creates the target directory if it does not exist. ### EXAMPLE 4 ```powershell PS C:\> Get-PackageUpdateInfo | Export-PackageUpdateInfo -Path C:\Temp\PackageUpdateInfo.xml -Encoding utf8 ``` Exports the current data to a custom XML file using UTF-8 encoding. ## PARAMETERS ### -Append Adds exported information to an existing file instead of replacing its current contents. This is supported for JSON and CSV output and is ignored for XML output. ```yaml Type: SwitchParameter DefaultValue: False SupportsWildcards: false Aliases: [] ParameterSets: - Name: (All) Position: Named IsRequired: false ValueFromPipeline: false ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false ValueFromRemainingArguments: false DontShow: false AcceptedValues: [] HelpMessage: '' ``` ### -Confirm If this switch is enabled, you will be prompted for confirmation before executing any operation that changes state. ```yaml Type: SwitchParameter DefaultValue: '' SupportsWildcards: false Aliases: - cf ParameterSets: - Name: (All) Position: Named IsRequired: false ValueFromPipeline: false ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false ValueFromRemainingArguments: false DontShow: false AcceptedValues: [] HelpMessage: '' ``` ### -Encoding The file encoding to use when creating or updating the export file. ```yaml Type: String DefaultValue: default SupportsWildcards: false Aliases: [] ParameterSets: - Name: (All) Position: Named IsRequired: false ValueFromPipeline: false ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false ValueFromRemainingArguments: false DontShow: false AcceptedValues: [] HelpMessage: '' ``` ### -Force Creates the parent directory for the target file when it does not already exist and the specified path is outside the default location. ```yaml Type: SwitchParameter DefaultValue: False SupportsWildcards: false Aliases: [] ParameterSets: - Name: (All) Position: Named IsRequired: false ValueFromPipeline: false ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false ValueFromRemainingArguments: false DontShow: false AcceptedValues: [] HelpMessage: '' ``` ### -IncludeTimeStamp Adds a TimeStamp property to each exported record so that the export captures the time of export for each entry. ```yaml Type: SwitchParameter DefaultValue: False SupportsWildcards: false Aliases: [] ParameterSets: - Name: (All) Position: Named IsRequired: false ValueFromPipeline: false ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false ValueFromRemainingArguments: false DontShow: false AcceptedValues: [] HelpMessage: '' ``` ### -InputObject One or more PackageUpdateInfo objects to export. This parameter accepts pipeline input from Get-PackageUpdateInfo and similar commands. ```yaml Type: Info[] DefaultValue: '' SupportsWildcards: false Aliases: [] ParameterSets: - Name: (All) Position: Named IsRequired: true ValueFromPipeline: true ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: true ValueFromRemainingArguments: false DontShow: false AcceptedValues: [] HelpMessage: '' ``` ### -OutputFormat The output format used for the export. Supported values are "XML", "JSON", and "CSV". ```yaml Type: String DefaultValue: XML SupportsWildcards: false Aliases: - Format ParameterSets: - Name: (All) Position: Named IsRequired: false ValueFromPipeline: false ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false ValueFromRemainingArguments: false DontShow: false AcceptedValues: [] HelpMessage: '' ``` ### -PassThru Sends the exported objects to the pipeline after writing them to disk. ```yaml Type: SwitchParameter DefaultValue: False SupportsWildcards: false Aliases: [] ParameterSets: - Name: (All) Position: Named IsRequired: false ValueFromPipeline: false ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false ValueFromRemainingArguments: false DontShow: false AcceptedValues: [] HelpMessage: '' ``` ### -Path The destination file path for the exported data. Specify a file path rather than a directory path. Default path value is: Linux: "$HOME/.config/powershell/PackageUpdateInfo/PackageUpdateInfo_$($PSEdition)_$($PSVersionTable.PSVersion.Major).xml") Windows: "$HOME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\PackageUpdateInfo_$($PSEdition)_$($PSVersionTable.PSVersion.Major).xml" ```yaml Type: String DefaultValue: '' SupportsWildcards: false Aliases: - FullName - FilePath ParameterSets: - Name: (All) Position: 0 IsRequired: false ValueFromPipeline: false ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false ValueFromRemainingArguments: false DontShow: false AcceptedValues: [] HelpMessage: '' ``` ### -WhatIf If this switch is enabled, no actions are performed, but informational messages are displayed that explain what would happen if the command were to run. ```yaml Type: SwitchParameter DefaultValue: '' SupportsWildcards: false Aliases: - wi ParameterSets: - Name: (All) Position: Named IsRequired: false ValueFromPipeline: false ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false ValueFromRemainingArguments: false DontShow: false AcceptedValues: [] HelpMessage: '' ``` ### CommonParameters This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutBuffer, -OutVariable, -PipelineVariable, -ProgressAction, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see [about_CommonParameters](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=113216). ## INPUTS ### PackageUpdate.Info[] ## OUTPUTS ### PackageUpdate.Info ## NOTES Version : 1.1.0.0 Author : Andi Bellstedt Date : 2026-06-21 Keywords : PackageUpdateInfo, Update, Module, Export ## RELATED LINKS - [packageupdateinfo.andibellstedt.com/docs/commands/export-packageupdateinfo](https://packageupdateinfo.andibellstedt.com/docs/commands/export-packageupdateinfo/)