marketplace-creator

Guide for creating, managing, and validating marketplace configurations with plugin sources, versions, and metadata.

• Marketplaces bundle plugins for distribution and installation.
• Defined by marketplace.json files listing plugins with sources, versions, and metadata.
• Supports GitHub, local paths, and direct URLs as plugin sources.
• Enables version management, plugin discovery, and easy user distribution.

• Centralized plugin discovery and version tracking.
• Supports multiple plugin sources: GitHub, local paths, URLs.
• Enforces semantic versioning and consistent author formatting.
• Includes validation and testing steps for configuration correctness.
• Provides scripts for initializing, adding, and validating marketplaces.
• Facilitates local and public distribution via URLs or repositories.

1. 1.Define marketplace scope and audience requirements.
2. 2.Initialize marketplace.json with required fields using init_marketplace.py.
3. 3.Add plugins with correct source formats (GitHub, URL, path).
4. 4.Validate configuration using validate_marketplace.py.
5. 5.Test installation locally with claude plugin install.
6. 6.Distribute via GitHub, direct URL, or local share.