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layout: docs
page_title: plugin Block in Agent Configuration
description: Configure task driver and device driver plugins in the `plugin` block of a Nomad agent configuration. Specify arguments to pass to the plugin. Configure values specific to the plugin.
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# `plugin` Block in Agent Configuration

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This page provides reference information for configuring task driver and device
driver plugins in the `plugin` block of a Nomad agent configuration. Specify
arguments to pass to the plugin. Configure values specific to the plugin.

Refer to the [Nomad plugins guide](/nomad/plugins) for details on specific task
driver and device plugins.

```hcl
plugin "example-plugin" {
    args = ["-my-flag"]
    config {
       foo = "bar"
       bam {
         baz = 1
       }
    }
}
```

The name of the plugin is the plugin's executable name relative to to the
[plugin_dir](/nomad/docs/configuration#plugin_dir). If the plugin has a
suffix, such as `.exe`, this should be omitted.

## `plugin` Parameters

- `args` `(array<string>: [])` - Specifies a set of arguments to pass to the
  plugin binary when it is executed.

- `config` `(hcl/json: nil)` - Specifies configuration values for the plugin
  either as HCL or JSON. The accepted values are plugin specific. Please refer
  to the individual plugin's documentation.