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  The "plugins install" command can install a plugin at a version constraint.
page_title: plugins Command
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# `plugins install`

The `plugins install` subcommand installs a Packer plugin at a version constraint

```shell-session
$ packer plugins install -h
Usage: packer plugins install <plugin> [<version constraint>]

  This command will install the most recent compatible Packer plugin matching
  version constraint. When the version constraint is omitted, the most recent
  version will be installed.

  Ex: packer plugins install github.com/hashicorp/happycloud v1.2.3
```

## Related

- [`packer init`](/docs/commands/init) will install all required plugins.