xChrome

The xChrome module is a part of the Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) Resource Kit, which is a collection of DSC Resources produced by the PowerShell Team. This module contains the MSFT_xChrome resource. The MSFT_xChrome DSC Resource allows you to install the latest version of Google Chrome.

All of the resources in this module are provided AS IS, and are not supported through any Microsoft standard support program or service. The "x" prefix in the module name stands for "experimental," which means that these resources will be fix-forward and monitored by the module owner(s).

This project has adopted the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct. For more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ or contact opencode@microsoft.com with any additional questions or comments.

Installation

To install xChrome PowerShell DSC module:

• Unzip the content under the $env:ProgramFiles\WindowsPowerShell\Modules folder
• OR Run Install-Module -Name xChrome from an administrative PowerShell prompt

To confirm installation:

• Run Get-DSCResource -Module xChrome to see that MSFT_xChrome is among the DSC Resources listed
• Run the Get-Module -ListAvailable -Name xChrome command to verify that the xChrome DSC module is listed

Requirements

This module requires the latest version of PowerShell (v4.0, which ships in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012R2). To easily use PowerShell 4.0 on older operating systems, install WMF 4.0. Please read the installation instructions that are present on both the download page and the release notes for WMF 4.0.

Description

The xChrome module contains the MSFT_xChrome DSC Resource. This DSC Resource allows you to install the latest version of chrome.

Details

The MSFT_xChrome DSC Resource has following optional properties:

• Language: Specify the language of the browser to be installed.Default it is English.
• LocalPath: The local location on the machine which can you used to place the downloaded installation file.

Versions

Unreleased

• Update appveyor.yml to use the default template.
• Added default template files .codecov.yml, .gitattributes, and .gitignore and .vscode folder.
• The module manifest now contain the correct PowerShell version (issue #17).

1.1.0.0

• Added missing dependency on xPSDesiredStateConfiguration

1.0.2.0

• Minor documentation updates

1.0.1.0

• Minor changes in module manifest

1.0.0.0

• Initial release with the following resources
  • MSFT_xChrome

Examples

Install the Chrome browser

Install the latest Google Chrome web browser.

# Installs the latest version of Chrome in the language specified in the parameter Language.

Configuration Sample_InstallChromeBrowser
{
    param
    (
    [Parameter(Mandatory)]
    $Language,

    [Parameter(Mandatory)]
    $LocalPath

    )

    Import-DscResource -module xChrome

    MSFT_xChrome chrome
    {
    Language = $Language
    LocalPath = $LocalPath
    }
}

Contributing

Please check out common DSC Resources contributing guidelines.