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@@ -102,6 +102,14 @@ Version: 1.0.16-beta+002
 
 - __Examples__: [Java](https://github.com/ethauvin/semver-gradle/tree/master/examples/java), [Kotlin](https://github.com/ethauvin/semver-gradle/tree/master/examples/kotlin)
 
+## Command Line
+
+The `major`, `minor`, `patch`, `prerelease` and `buildmeta` versions can also be set via the command line:
+
+```bash
+./gradlew -Dversion.prerelease=beta ...
+```
+
 ## Configuration
 
 ### Version File Properties