fix(gate): use parameterized script block for Pester subprocess invocation (v1.0.11)

Eliminates string escaping and modulo operator parsing error in Windows PowerShell 5.1 when executing Test-MasterGate.ps1.

Author: Ahmed-Yaseen99

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -11,6 +11,13 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ---
 
+## [1.0.11] - 2026-09-08
+
+### Fixed
+- **Local Master Gate (`Test-MasterGate.ps1`)**: Refactored Pester 5 subprocess invocation to execute via parameterized script block instead of an escaped command string. Eliminates Windows PowerShell 5.1 command-line expression parsing error (`At line:1 char:890`) during automated CI execution.
+
+---
+
 ## [1.0.10] - 2026-09-08
 
 ### Fixed

README.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 [![Windows 11](https://img.shields.io/badge/Windows%2011-23H2%20%7C%2024H2%20%7C%2025H2-0078D6?style=for-the-badge&logo=windows11&logoColor=white)](https://github.com/PyPie-Studio/unslop-windows)
 [![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg?style=for-the-badge)](LICENSE)
 
-[⚡ Quick Download](https://github.com/PyPie-Studio/unslop-windows/releases/latest/download/unslop-windows-v1.0.10.zip) • [📋 Changelog](CHANGELOG.md) • [🗺️ Roadmap](ROADMAP.md) • [🚀 Real-World Impact](#-measured-real-world-impact) • [📊 Comparison](#-comparison-matrix) • [🛡️ Safe-Tier Principles](#-safe-tier-design-principles) • [⚙️ All 18 Modules](#-what-gets-hardened-18-modules) • [🔒 Untouchable Whitelist](#-untouchable-safety-whitelist)
+[⚡ Quick Download](https://github.com/PyPie-Studio/unslop-windows/releases/latest/download/unslop-windows-v1.0.11.zip) • [📋 Changelog](CHANGELOG.md) • [🗺️ Roadmap](ROADMAP.md) • [🚀 Real-World Impact](#-measured-real-world-impact) • [📊 Comparison](#-comparison-matrix) • [🛡️ Safe-Tier Principles](#-safe-tier-design-principles) • [⚙️ All 18 Modules](#-what-gets-hardened-18-modules) • [🔒 Untouchable Whitelist](#-untouchable-safety-whitelist)
 
 </div>
 
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 
 ```text
 ============================================================
-  unslop-windows (v1.0.10) - PyPie Studio
+  unslop-windows (v1.0.11) - PyPie Studio
   Universal Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Debloat & Privacy Hardener
 ============================================================
 
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Select an option [0-8]:
 ### Method 1: Direct Download (1-Click / Non-Technical)
 No Git, terminal commands, or PowerShell knowledge needed:
 
-1. Download **[`unslop-windows-v1.0.10.zip`](https://github.com/PyPie-Studio/unslop-windows/releases/latest/download/unslop-windows-v1.0.10.zip)** from the [Latest Release](https://github.com/PyPie-Studio/unslop-windows/releases/latest).
+1. Download **[`unslop-windows-v1.0.11.zip`](https://github.com/PyPie-Studio/unslop-windows/releases/latest/download/unslop-windows-v1.0.11.zip)** from the [Latest Release](https://github.com/PyPie-Studio/unslop-windows/releases/latest).
 2. Extract the `.zip` archive to any folder.
 3. Right-click **`unslop.bat`** and select **Run as administrator** (or double-click and accept the UAC prompt).
 4. In the console menu, type `1` (or your preferred option) and press Enter.

scripts/Test-MasterGate.ps1

@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ if (-not $Fast) {
             if ($pesterModule -and $pesterModule.Version.Major -ge 5) {
                 Push-Location $root
                 try {
-                    $xmlConfig = ""
+                    $targetXml = ""
                     if ($TestResultsPath) {
                         $targetXml = if ([System.IO.Path]::IsPathRooted($TestResultsPath)) {
                             $TestResultsPath
@@ -201,9 +201,9 @@ if (-not $Fast) {
                         if ($xmlDir -and -not (Test-Path $xmlDir)) {
                             New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $xmlDir -Force | Out-Null
                         }
-                        $xmlConfig = "`$cfg.TestResult.Enabled = `$true; `$cfg.TestResult.OutputFormat = 'NUnitXml'; `$cfg.TestResult.OutputPath = '$targetXml';"
                     }
-                    $covConfig = ""
+                    $targetCovXml = ""
+                    $covFile = ""
                     if ($CodeCoveragePath) {
                         $targetCovXml = if ([System.IO.Path]::IsPathRooted($CodeCoveragePath)) {
                             $CodeCoveragePath
@@ -215,10 +215,33 @@ if (-not $Fast) {
                             New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $covDir -Force | Out-Null
                         }
                         $covFile = Join-Path $root "unslop.ps1"
-                        $covConfig = "`$cfg.CodeCoverage.Enabled = `$true; `$cfg.CodeCoverage.Path = '$covFile'; `$cfg.CodeCoverage.OutputFormat = 'JaCoCo'; `$cfg.CodeCoverage.OutputPath = '$targetCovXml';"
                     }
-                    $pesterCmd = "Import-Module Pester -MinimumVersion 5.0.0; `$cfg = New-PesterConfiguration; `$cfg.Run.Path = '$testScript'; `$cfg.Output.Verbosity = 'Detailed'; $xmlConfig $covConfig `$cfg.Run.PassThru = `$true; `$res = Invoke-Pester -Configuration `$cfg; if (`$res.CodeCoverage) { Write-Host `"  Code Coverage: `$([math]::Round(`$res.CodeCoverage.CoveragePercent, 1))% (`$(`$res.CodeCoverage.CommandsExecutedCount)/`$(`$res.CodeCoverage.CommandsAnalyzedCount) commands)`" -ForegroundColor Cyan }; if (`$res.FailedCount -gt 0) { exit 1 }"
-                    $pesterOut = & $psExec -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command $pesterCmd 2>&1
+                    $pesterBlock = {
+                        param($testPath, $xmlOut, $covOut, $covTarget)
+                        Import-Module Pester -MinimumVersion 5.0.0
+                        $cfg = New-PesterConfiguration
+                        $cfg.Run.Path = $testPath
+                        $cfg.Output.Verbosity = 'Detailed'
+                        $cfg.Run.PassThru = $true
+                        if ($xmlOut) {
+                            $cfg.TestResult.Enabled = $true
+                            $cfg.TestResult.OutputFormat = 'NUnitXml'
+                            $cfg.TestResult.OutputPath = $xmlOut
+                        }
+                        if ($covOut -and $covTarget) {
+                            $cfg.CodeCoverage.Enabled = $true
+                            $cfg.CodeCoverage.Path = $covTarget
+                            $cfg.CodeCoverage.OutputFormat = 'JaCoCo'
+                            $cfg.CodeCoverage.OutputPath = $covOut
+                        }
+                        $res = Invoke-Pester -Configuration $cfg
+                        if ($res.CodeCoverage) {
+                            $pct = [math]::Round($res.CodeCoverage.CoveragePercent, 1)
+                            Write-Host "  Code Coverage: $pct% ($($res.CodeCoverage.CommandsExecutedCount)/$($res.CodeCoverage.CommandsAnalyzedCount) commands)" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+                        }
+                        if ($res.FailedCount -gt 0) { exit 1 }
+                    }
+                    $pesterOut = & $psExec -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command $pesterBlock -args $testScript, $targetXml, $targetCovXml, $covFile 2>&1
                     $pesterExit = $LASTEXITCODE
                     if ($pesterExit -ne 0) {
                         $fail = $true

unslop.bat

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ if not "%~1"=="" (
 :menu
 cls
 echo ============================================================
-echo   unslop-windows (v1.0.10) - PyPie Studio
+echo   unslop-windows (v1.0.11) - PyPie Studio
 echo   Universal Windows 11 24H2 / 25H2 Debloat ^& Privacy Hardener
 echo ============================================================
 echo.

unslop.ps1

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# unslop-windows: Universal Windows 11 Debloat & Privacy Hardener (v1.0.10)
+# unslop-windows: Universal Windows 11 Debloat & Privacy Hardener (v1.0.11)
 # Targets Windows 11 23H2, 24H2, and 25H2 (Build 26100 - 26200+)
 # Safe tier — no core system files touched, all changes reversible
 # Run as Administrator after fresh install or every major Windows feature update
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ if (-not $isAdmin) {
 $modeStr = if ($IsUndo) { "RESTORE / UNDO" } else { "UNIVERSAL 25H2 DEBLOAT & PRIVACY HARDEN" }
 if ($IsDryRun) { $modeStr += " (DRY-RUN / AUDIT ONLY)" }
 
-Log "=== unslop-windows v1.0.10: Windows 11 $modeStr ==="
+Log "=== unslop-windows v1.0.11: Windows 11 $modeStr ==="
 Log ""
 
 # ============================================================