bxplug-in.md

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{{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} Command Line Interface (bx cli) plug-ins

Extend your {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} command line interface (bx cli) with plug-ins. You can install and use plug-ins that are available in the CLI Plug-in Repository {: new_window}. Each plug-in is identified by its binary file name, its developer-defined plug-in name, and the commands that the plug-in provides. You can use the binary file name only to install a plug-in, and use the plug-in name or a command for any other action. {:shortdesc}