extending-input-types

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables the creation of custom input types beyond basic text fields, allowing for more interactive and user-friendly prompts within automation workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Custom Input Hooks: Develop PowerShell scripts to handle unique input requirements like password masking, numeric validation, confirmations, file path selection, multi-line text, and interactive menus.
• Extensibility: Seamlessly integrate new input methods into your JSON-defined workflows by creating simple PowerShell functions.
• Use Case: When setting up a new project, you can prompt the user for a port number using a custom 'number' input type that validates the input is within a specified range, ensuring valid configuration.

Quick Start

Create a new input type hook by defining a Get-UserInput function in a hooks/{input_type}.ps1 file.