Import-PackageUpdateInfo

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SYNOPSIS

Imports package update information from a previously exported data file.

SYNTAX

__AllParameterSets

Import-PackageUpdateInfo [[-Path] <string>] [-ShowToastNotification] [-InputFormat <string>]
 [-Encoding <string>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

ALIASES

This cmdlet has the following aliases,

DESCRIPTION

Imports package update information from a data file that was previously exported by Export-PackageUpdateInfo. The command reads records from XML, JSON, or CSV files and converts them into PackageUpdateInfo objects for further use, display, or processing. When requested, it can also show Windows toast notifications for modules that require an update.

EXAMPLES

EXAMPLE 1

PS C:\> Import-PackageUpdateInfo

Imports the default package update information file for the current PowerShell environment.

EXAMPLE 2

PS C:\> Import-PackageUpdateInfo -Path C:\temp\packageupdateinfo.xml

Imports update information from a specific XML file.

EXAMPLE 3

PS C:\> Import-PackageUpdateInfo -Path .\updates.json -InputFormat JSON

Imports update information from a JSON file that uses the specified input format.

EXAMPLE 4

PS C:\> Import-PackageUpdateInfo -Path .\updates.csv -InputFormat CSV -ShowToastNotification

Imports update information from a CSV file and displays toast notifications for modules that need updates.

PARAMETERS

-Confirm

If this switch is enabled, you will be prompted for confirmation before executing any operations that change state.

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

Specifies the file encoding used when reading the input file.

Type: String
DefaultValue: default
SupportsWildcards: false
Aliases: []
ParameterSets:
- Name: (All)
  Position: Named
  IsRequired: false
  ValueFromPipeline: false
  ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false
  ValueFromRemainingArguments: false
DontShow: false
AcceptedValues: []
HelpMessage: ''

-InputFormat

Specifies the format of the imported data file. Supported values are “XML”, “JSON”, and “CSV”.

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: ''

-Path

The file path to the data file to import. Specify a valid file path. If omitted, the command uses the default module data file for the current PowerShell edition and version.

Default paths are: Linux: “$HOME/.config/powershell/PackageUpdateInfo/PackageUpdateInfo_$($PSEdition)$($PSVersionTable.PSVersion.Major).xml” Windows: “$HOME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\PackageUpdateInfo$($PSEdition)_$($PSVersionTable.PSVersion.Major).xml”

Type: String
DefaultValue: ''
SupportsWildcards: false
Aliases:
- FullName
- FilePath
ParameterSets:
- Name: (All)
  Position: 0
  IsRequired: false
  ValueFromPipeline: true
  ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: true
  ValueFromRemainingArguments: false
DontShow: false
AcceptedValues: []
HelpMessage: ''

-ShowToastNotification

Displays Windows toast notifications with release-note information for modules that require an update.

Type: SwitchParameter
DefaultValue: False
SupportsWildcards: false
Aliases:
- ToastNotification
- Notify
ParameterSets:
- Name: (All)
  Position: Named
  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 will be displayed that explain what would happen if the command were to run.

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.

INPUTS

System.String

OUTPUTS

PackageUpdate.Info

NOTES

Version : 1.1.0.0 Author : Andi Bellstedt Date : 2026-06-21 Keywords : PackageUpdateInfo, Update, Module, Info

RELATED LINKS

• packageupdateinfo.andibellstedt.com/docs/commands/import-packageupdateinfo