PowerShell Web Installer for Nerd Fonts

An interactive installer for Nerd Fonts and Cascadia Code on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

TL;DR: To quickly install Nerd Fonts using the interactive web installer, run the following command in your PowerShell terminal:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((iwr 'https://to.loredo.me/Install-NerdFont.ps1')))

The script downloads the font archive from the GitHub release pages and installs the font files to the user's font directory, or the system font directory when using the AllUsers scope with elevated permissions.

Prerequisites

The Web Installer for Nerd Fonts requires PowerShell to be available on your local machine.

• PowerShell 7+ is highly recommended for the best user experience and latest features.
• The built-in Windows PowerShell 5.1 is also supported but may lack some features available in PowerShell 7+.

Why PowerShell 7+?

PowerShell 7+ can be installed on Windows, macOS, or Linux devices, providing a consistent experience across all platforms. It is highly recommended for Windows users as it offers the latest features and improvements over the older Windows PowerShell 5.1.

Checking Your PowerShell Version

To check which version of PowerShell you have installed, run the following command in your PowerShell terminal:

$PSVersionTable.PSVersion

Installation Guides

To learn more about how to install PowerShell for your device, see one of these guides:

• Installing PowerShell on Windows
• Installing PowerShell on macOS
• Installing PowerShell on Linux

How to Use

Option 1: Run the Installer directly from the Web (Preferred)

You can conveniently run this script directly from the web to install Nerd Fonts.

Run the Interactive Installer

& ([scriptblock]::Create((iwr 'https://to.loredo.me/Install-NerdFont.ps1')))

Or alternatively without the shortened URL:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((iwr 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jpawlowski/nerd-fonts-installer-PS/main/Invoke-NerdFontInstaller.ps1')))

IMPORTANT: A code signature cannot be verified when running the script directly from the web. SSL transport layer encryption is used to protect the script during download from GitHub and during redirection from the URL shortener.

Script Parameters

You can pass parameters to the script just like any other PowerShell script. Here are some examples:

Install Fonts by Name

To install specific fonts by name, use the -Name parameter:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((iwr 'https://to.loredo.me/Install-NerdFont.ps1'))) -Name hack, heavy-data

Install Fonts Unattended

To install fonts without any prompts, use the -Confirm:$false parameter:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((iwr 'https://to.loredo.me/Install-NerdFont.ps1'))) -Confirm:$false -Name hack, heavy-data

List or Search Font Names

To list all available fonts or search for specific fonts, use the -List parameter:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((iwr 'https://to.loredo.me/Install-NerdFont.ps1'))) -List All
& ([scriptblock]::Create((iwr 'https://to.loredo.me/Install-NerdFont.ps1'))) -List hack
& ([scriptblock]::Create((iwr 'https://to.loredo.me/Install-NerdFont.ps1'))) -List cas*

Get Help with Enhanced Parameter Options

To get help with the script and see enhanced parameter options, use the -Help parameter:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((iwr 'https://to.loredo.me/Install-NerdFont.ps1'))) -Help ?

Option 2: Install and Run Locally from PowerShell Gallery

The Nerd Font Web Installer can also be installed locally from the PowerShell Gallery:

Install-PSResource Invoke-NerdFontInstaller

Running the script locally comes with some advantages:

• Use tab completion for parameters, including dynamic -Name parameter
• Ensuring script integrity by validating its code signature (Windows only)
• Enhanced security by controlling the installation environment and dependencies