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+## How to Build Plugins?
+
+In plugin root directory, run:
+
+`mvn clean install`
+
+## How to Add Custom Plugin to Modules Build Cycle?
+
+Add a module to plugins parent pom.xml:
+
+`<module>your-plugin-name</module>`
+
+## How to Add a Custom Plugin to Che Assembly?
+
+See: [Building Custom Assemblies] (https://eclipse-che.readme.io/docs/plug-ins#add-plug-in-by-referencing-from-che)