Some useful PowerShell scripts for a Sitecore developer



Recently, I had the opportunity to work on a data migration project in Sitecore 10, where we migrated data from a custom application into Sitecore. For this project, I utilized the Sitecore PowerShell module, which, combined with some effective PowerShell scripts, enabled a seamless data migration process.

In addition to the migration, there were other requirements, such as removing unused media files, cleaning up user accounts, and managing content. I researched solutions for these tasks and found several useful scripts from various sources. To help the community, I’ve consolidated these scripts and shared them on GitHub for reference. I hope they prove helpful to fellow Sitecore developers.

As Sitecore instances grow larger, maintaining them becomes increasingly challenging, highlighting the importance of scripting tools to perform bulk operations on Sitecore items efficiently. Below is a collection of scripts designed for bulk activities and data migration from other databases.


Collection of Useful Sitecore PowerShell Scripts

Below is a curated list of Sitecore PowerShell Extension (SPE) scripts designed to assist with common tasks like bulk actions, content management, and data migration. Each script includes a GitHub link for reference.

1. Change the Template of All Child Items

This script allows you to update the template reference for all child items under a specific parent item.

GitHub Link: Change the Template of All Child Items

2. Export Child Items of a Specific Template

Use this script to view and export child items that belong to a specific template or category.

GitHub Link: Export Child Items of a Particular Template

3. List Recently Updated Children of an Item

Find and list all child items of a specific item that have been updated within the last few days.

GitHub Link: List Recently Updated Child Items

4. Remove Unused Media Items

This script identifies and deletes unused media items in your Sitecore database, helping you clean up the media library effectively.

GitHub Link: Remove Unused Media Items

5. Remove Workflows

Check or remove workflows assigned to items. This script is particularly useful during data migration projects.

GitHub Link: Remove Workflows

6. Unlock All Locked Items

Automatically unlock items left locked by content authors, saving time for administrators who would otherwise have to unlock them manually.

GitHub Link: Unlock All Locked Items

7. Create Items from a CSV

Migrate content into Sitecore CMS by creating items under a specific parent item using data from a CSV file.

GitHub Link: Create Items from CSV

8. Unlock a User

Enable a user’s access to the Sitecore CMS using this script.

GitHub Link: Unlock a User

9. List Unpublished Items                                                                                                    

Generate a list of items that have either never been published or were unpublished in the web database.

GitHub Link: List Unpublished Items

These scripts can significantly simplify day-to-day Sitecore tasks and maintenance efforts. Feel free to explore and customize them as per your project requirements!

I’ll continue to add more scripts to this post over time. Feel free to bookmark this page for future reference and check back as needed!

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