# tns plugin build

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Usage | Synopsis
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General | `$ tns plugin build`

Attempts to build the plugin's Android-specific project files located in `platforms/android`. The resulting Android Library (aar), and the generated Android Gradle project used to build the library can be found at `platforms/android`. Also strips and removes `include.gradle` flavor declarations, if any are present. For more information about working with plugins, see NativeScript Plugins.

### Prerequisites

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

### Related Commands

Command | Description
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plugin | Lets you manage the plugins for your project.
plugin install | Installs the specified plugin and its dependencies.
plugin remove | Uninstalls the specified plugin and its dependencies.