ad-powershell

Automate Active Directory user, group, and OU management with PowerShell cmdlets.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ludoplex/openclaw-deploy-template --skill ad-powershell
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Skill: ad-powershell
Source: https://github.com/ludoplex/openclaw-deploy-template/tree/main/openclaw-deploy-template/agents/neteng/skills/ad-powershell
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ludoplex/openclaw-deploy-template --skill ad-powershell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines Active Directory administration by enabling scripted user, group, and OU management from PowerShell, reducing manual GUI work and human errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • User operations: create, unlock/reset passwords, and disable AD users.
  • Group operations: add or list group members and manage memberships.
  • Queries & scope: perform LDAP-filtered searches and OU-scoped queries to locate users and groups.
  • Use Case: Onboard a new employee by creating their account, assigning to relevant groups, and enabling access.

Quick Start

Create a new AD user named J Doe with a SamAccountName of jdoe and enable the account.

Frequently Asked Questions about ad-powershell

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Active Directory user management with PowerShell?

Active Directory user management is automated using PowerShell cmdlets from the ActiveDirectory module to script account creation, password resets, and disabling users. This reduces manual GUI work and minimizes human errors in AD administration.

Can I perform LDAP-filtered searches to find AD users and groups?

LDAP-filtered searches are supported to locate specific AD users and groups. You can perform OU-scoped queries to narrow the search scope, ensuring you retrieve only the directory objects that match your exact criteria.

What's the best way to manage AD group memberships in bulk?

Managing AD group memberships in bulk is handled by scripting add and list group member operations with PowerShell. This approach automates membership changes across multiple users efficiently, replacing repetitive manual GUI modifications.

Do I need admin rights to run PowerShell scripts for on-premises Active Directory?

Admin rights are required to execute PowerShell scripts that modify on-premises Active Directory objects. The Skill handles admin permissions and provides guidance for safe execution, including using what-if parameters to preview changes before applying them.

How does PowerShell handle Active Directory replication delays?

Active Directory replication delays are handled by providing execution guidance within the Skill. This ensures administrators account for synchronization latency when creating or modifying users, groups, and OUs across multiple domain controllers.

How do I onboard a new employee in Active Directory using PowerShell?

Onboarding a new employee is done by creating their AD user account with a SamAccountName, enabling it, and assigning it to relevant groups. This automates the entire access provisioning workflow through PowerShell cmdlets.