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# package(url:_:)

Adds a remote package dependency given a version requirement.

```
static func package(url: String, _ requirement: Package.Dependency.Requirement) -> Package.Dependency
```

## Parameters

`url`

The valid Git URL of the package.

`requirement`

A dependency requirement. See static methods on `Package.Dependency.Requirement` for available options.

## Return Value

A `Package.Dependency` instance.

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