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dotnet tool run

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

9       dotnet-tool-run - Invokes a local tool.
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SYNOPSIS

12              dotnet tool run <COMMAND NAME>
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DESCRIPTION

17       The  dotnet  tool  run command searches tool manifest files that are in
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19       specified  tool,  it runs the tool.  For more information, see Invoke a
20       local tool.
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ARGUMENTS

23       • COMMAND_NAME
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25         The command name of the tool to run.
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OPTIONS

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30         Prints out a description of how to use the command.
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32   Example
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35         Runs the dotnetsay local tool.
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SEE ALSO

38       • .NET tools
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40       • Tutorial: Install and use a .NET local tool using the .NET CLI
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