The tool directive installs external command-line tools.
Available providers
Tools can be installed using different providers. The following providers are available by default. Click on the provider for detailed documentation.
| Provider | Description | Available since |
|---|---|---|
| dotnet | Package installer for installing tools using the dotnet CLI | 1.1.0 |
| nuget | Package installer for installing tools packaged as NuGet packages | 0.13.0 |
More providers are available through Modules.