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Open the Current Folder in Explorer

Launch the current directory in File Explorer from the console.

WindowsFilespowershellproductivityLow risk
Run Invoke-Item . to open the current folder in File Explorer.

01Command

Command
$ Invoke-Item .

02What it does

Invoke-Item, aliased as ii, opens whatever you pass with its default handler. Passing the current directory . launches Explorer there, and a file path opens that file in its default app. It bridges the terminal and GUI workflow.

03Risk

RiskLow risk
RequirementsWindows 10/11 with PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7+
!Warning: Passing many paths at once opens many windows; invoke one item at a time.

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

  • Invoke-Item
    Microsoft Learn · vendor-doc · 2026-09-20
    Evidence: Opens an item with the default application, including folders.

Last verified: 2026-09-20 · Category: System & Settings

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