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

  • COMMAND_NAME

    The command name of the tool to run.

Options

  • -?|-h|--help

    Prints out a description of how to use the command.

Example

  • dotnet tool run dotnetsay

    Runs the dotnetsay local tool.

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