Scriptographer

Deploy PowerShell scripts to hundreds of machines. Watch them run in real time.

     

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What is Scriptographer?

A deployment tool for Windows domain admins who need to push PowerShell scripts to many machines at once. Built-in Monaco editor, real-time execution logs, three execution methods, and a UI that doesn't freeze when you're hitting 200 targets.

Built with Electron + React + TypeScript. Windows only (PSRemoting, PsExec, and WinRM are Windows-native).

Features

Deployment Engine Multi-target execution — deploy to hundreds of machines simultaneously PSRemoting — standard WinRM-based execution (recommended) Copy-First — copies scripts locally before running (restrictive environments) PsExec — Sysinternals high-privilege execution (legacy) Timeout & cancellation — full execution control	Script Management Monaco editor — PowerShell syntax highlighting, word wrap, shortcuts Categories — organize scripts into folders with drag-and-drop Search & tags — find scripts instantly Target groups — save and reuse lists of target computers Credential support — optional auth for remote execution
Real-Time Feedback Live logging — color-coded status per target (success, error, warning) Execution metrics — success/failure counts per deployment Full history — searchable execution history with log retention Log export — export results to text files	UI & Themes 4 themes — Dark, Light, Cyberpunk, Ocean Responsive layout — collapsible sidebar and panels Keyboard shortcuts — Ctrl+S save, Ctrl+D deploy, Ctrl+F search Non-blocking UI — interface stays responsive during deployments

Quick Start

Grab the latest installer from Releases and run the setup.

Requirements: Windows 10/11 or Server 2016+ with PowerShell 5.1+

Development

Prerequisites: Node.js 18+

git clone https://github.com/giftedloser/Scriptographer.git
cd Scriptographer
npm install
npm run dev

Build an installer:

npm run pack
# outputs to dist/

Testing

Scriptographer includes PowerShell-based edge case and integration checks in tests/.

npm test

For the comprehensive suite:

npm run test:full

Some tests require Windows, PowerShell 5.1+, local administrator rights, WinRM, or access to test targets. See the test guide for quick runs, generated test data, and manual verification steps.

Tech Stack

	Technology
Frontend	React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Radix UI, Lucide Icons
Editor	Monaco Editor (PowerShell syntax)
Backend	Electron 28, Node.js
Database	SQLite via sql.js (in-process, no external DB)
Execution	node-powershell, PSRemoting, PsExec

Project Structure

src/
  main/               Electron main process
    index.ts           App init, IPC handlers
    executor.ts        PowerShell execution engine
    database.ts        SQLite operations
  preload/             IPC bridge (context isolation)
  renderer/src/        React frontend
    components/
      ScriptLibrary    Script browser + categories
      ScriptEditor     Monaco editor panel
      ExecutionPanel   Target config + history
      OutputLog        Real-time log viewer
  shared/              Shared TypeScript interfaces

database/
  schema.sql           SQLite schema

Documentation

Detailed guides available in the docs directory:

• Quick Start — up and running in 5 minutes
• User Manual — complete feature reference
• Execution Methods — PSRemoting vs Copy-First vs PsExec
• Installation — setup and configuration
• Troubleshooting — common issues and solutions

Contributing

Contributions welcome! Open an issue or submit a PR at github.com/giftedloser/Scriptographer.

License

MIT © LoserLabs