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dotnet-tool: Display help.
$ dotnet tool --help
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The command "dotnet tool --help" is a command used in the .NET Core command-line interface (CLI) to display help information about the dotnet tool commands.

The "dotnet tool" command allows you to work with .NET Core tools, which are global or local utility programs that can be installed and used with the .NET Core runtime. These tools can be used for a variety of purposes, including code generation, testing, and deployment tasks.

By appending "--help" to the "dotnet tool" command, you are instructing the CLI to display the available commands and options for working with .NET Core tools. This help information includes a list of available dotnet tool commands, their descriptions, and the supported options and parameters you can use with them.

In summary, running "dotnet tool --help" provides a quick reference for understanding and using the available commands and options for working with .NET Core tools.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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