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dotnet tool run

This article applies to: ✔️ .NET Core 3.1 SDK and later versions

NAME

dotnet-tool-run - Invokes a local tool.

SYNOPSIS

dotnet tool run <COMMAND NAME>
dotnet tool run -h|--help

DESCRIPTION

The dotnet tool run command searches tool manifest files that are in scope for the current directory. When it finds a reference to the specified tool, it runs the tool. For more information, see Invoke a local tool.

ARGUMENTS

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COMMAND_NAME

The command name of the tool to run.

OPTIONS

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-?|-h|--help

Prints out a description of how to use the command.

Example

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dotnet tool run dotnetsay

Runs the dotnetsay local tool.

SEE ALSO

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.NET tools
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Tutorial: Install and use a .NET local tool using the .NET CLI
2022-10-10