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Dotnet / Install Local Tools From Manifest

Install Local Tools From Manifest

Installs local tools specified in the local tools manifest for the .NET environment.

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dotnet tool restore

When To Use

During a setup process for a new development environment where local tool dependencies must be established.

Pro Tip

Check the local tool manifest for outdated tools post-installation using `dotnet tool update` for maintenance.

Terminal Output

Expected runtime feedback

Simulated preview
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Output
Restoring tools from "dotnet-tools.json"...

Tool Name                Version
------------------------  -------
dotnet-ef                6.0.1
dotnet-sqlite            5.0.0

Successfully restored 2 tools.

Anatomy of Output

Understanding the result

Reading local tool manifest from 'dotnet-tools.json'. Manifest Accessibility

Indicates that the tool manifest file is being read.

Installing tool 'ToolName' version '1.0.0'... Installation Status

Shows the current status of the tool installation.

Tool 'ToolName' installed successfully. Installation Confirmation

Confirms successful installation of the specified tool.

Power User Variants

Optimized versions

dotnet tool restore --no-cache

Restores local tools without using cache.

dotnet tool restore --ignore-failed-sources

Continues installation even if some sources fail.

Troubleshooting

Common pitfalls

Error: Unable to find local tools manifest.

Solution: Ensure that 'dotnet-tools.json' exists in the project directory.

Installation failed: Tool version not specified.

Solution: Ensure that all tools in the manifest have defined versions.

Error: Network issue while fetching from remote source.

Solution: Check your internet connection and ensure proper network settings.

Command Breakdown

What each part is doing

dotnet
Base Command
The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Dotnet before the shell applies any redirect operators.

How To Run

Execution path

  1. Step 1

    Navigate to the project directory containing the dotnet-tools.json file.

  2. Step 2

    Run the command: `dotnet tool restore`.

Alternative Approaches

Comparable commands in other tools

Alternative system operations tools for the same job.