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# tns plugin build


Usage | Synopsis
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General | `$ tns plugin build`

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### Prerequisites

* Verify that the command is being executed in the source directory of a plugin - e.g. `nativescript-barcodescanner/src`

### Related Commands

Command | Description
----------|----------
[plugin](plugin.html) | Lets you manage the plugins for your project.
[plugin install](plugin-install.html) | Installs the specified plugin and its dependencies.
[plugin remove](plugin-remove.html) | Uninstalls the specified plugin and its dependencies.
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