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Summary:
The documentation is heavily focused on PowerShell modules and workflows, with nearly all examples, instructions, and internal tooling centered on Windows PowerShell and Windows-specific features. Internal cmdlets and modules are explicitly unavailable on Linux Hybrid Runbook Workers, and there are no Linux shell or cross-platform scripting examples. Linux support is mentioned only to note limitations or lack of availability, and there are no Linux-native module management workflows or parity in examples.
Recommendations:
- Provide equivalent Linux/bash examples for module management, such as using Azure CLI or bash scripts to import, update, or delete modules.
- Clearly indicate which features are Windows-only and provide alternative workflows or guidance for Linux Hybrid Runbook Workers.
- Include documentation and examples for managing Python modules and runbooks on Linux, not just a link to another page.
- Highlight cross-platform capabilities and limitations in a dedicated section, making it clear what is supported on Linux vs. Windows.
- When listing internal cmdlets or features, suggest Linux-compatible alternatives or workarounds where possible.
- Balance the order of presentation so that Linux and cross-platform options are not always secondary or omitted.
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Flagged Code Snippets
Import-DscResource -ModuleName "<ModuleName>" -ModuleVersion "<version>"
$globalNum = 0
function Set-GlobalNum {
param(
[int] $num
)
$globalNum = $num
}
function Get-GlobalNumTimesTwo {
$output = $globalNum * 2
$output
}
You can also use the same cmdlet to import a module from the PowerShell Gallery directly. Make sure to grab `ModuleName` and `ModuleVersion` from the [PowerShell Gallery](https://www.powershellgallery.com).
Import-DscResource -ModuleName "<ModuleName>" -ModuleVersion "<version>"
### Import modules from the PowerShell Gallery
You can import [PowerShell Gallery](https://www.powershellgallery.com) modules either directly from the Gallery or from your Automation account.
To import a module directly from the PowerShell Gallery:
1. Go to [https://www.powershellgallery.com](https://www.powershellgallery.com) and search for the module to import.
2. Under **Installation Options**, on the **Azure Automation** tab, select **Deploy to Azure Automation**. This action opens the Azure portal.
3. On the Import page, select your Automation account, and select **OK**.
To import a PowerShell Gallery module directly from your Automation account:
1. In the portal, search for and select **Automation Accounts**.
1. On the **Automation Accounts** page, select your Automation account from the list.
1. Under **Shared Resources**, select **Modules**.
1. Select **Browse gallery**, and then search the Gallery for a module.
1. Select the module to import, and select **Import**.
1. Select **OK** to start the import process.
## Delete modules
If you have problems with a module, or you need to roll back to a previous version of a module, you can delete it from your Automation account. You can't delete the original versions of the [default modules](#default-modules) that are imported when you create an Automation account. If the module to delete is a newer version of one of the [default modules](#default-modules), it rolls back to the version that was installed with your Automation account. Otherwise, any module you delete from your Automation account is removed.
### Delete modules in the Azure portal
To remove a module in the Azure portal:
1. In the portal, search for and select **Automation Accounts**.
1. On the **Automation Accounts** page, select your Automation account from the list.
1. Under **Shared Resources**, select **Modules**.
1. Select the module you want to remove.
1. On the Module page, select **Delete**. If this module is one of the [default modules](#default-modules), it rolls back to the version that existed when the Automation account was created.
### Delete modules by using PowerShell
To remove a module through PowerShell, run the following command: