nativescript/docs/man_pages/lib-management/plugin-update.md

Command-line interface for building NativeScript projects

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# ns plugin update

### Description

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### Commands

Usage | Synopsis
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General | `$ ns plugin update <Plugin(s)>`

### Arguments

* `<Plugin(s)>` is a valid NativeScript plugin or list of plugins, specified by any of the following. If not specified the command will use currently installed plugins in the project.
    * A `<Name>` or `<Name>@<Version>` where `<Name>` is the name of a plugin that is published in the npm registry and `<Version>` is a valid version of this plugin.
    * A `<Local Path>` to the directory which contains the plugin, including its `package.json` file.
    * A `<Local Path>` to a `.tar.gz` archive containing a directory with the plugin and its `package.json` file.
    * A `<URL>` which resolves to a `.tar.gz` archive containing a directory with the plugin and its `package.json` file.
    * A `<git Remote URL>` which resolves to a `.tar.gz` archive containing a directory with the plugin and its `package.json` file.

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### Prerequisites

* Verify that the plugin that you want to add contains a valid `package.json` file. Valid `package.json` files contain a `nativescript` section.

### Related Commands

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