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marketplace-creator

Create and manage GitHub Copilot plugin marketplaces with marketplace.json manifests.

2|Updated Jun 15, 2026
Search Tags:#developer tools#marketplace management#github copilot#plugin installation#plugin marketplace
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jmerkow/my-agentic-stuff --skill marketplace-creator-jmerkow
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: marketplace-creator
Source: https://github.com/jmerkow/my-agentic-stuff/tree/main/plugins/authoring/skills/marketplace-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jmerkow/my-agentic-stuff --skill marketplace-creator-jmerkow

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need to create, publish, and manage plugin marketplaces for GitHub Copilot, enabling the organization and distribution of plugins across various development environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Marketplace Authoring: Facilitates the creation of marketplace.json manifests that list installable plugins.
  • Plugin Registration: Offers methods to register and install plugins from marketplaces.
  • Plugin Recommendation: Allows recommending marketplaces to projects by configuring settings files.
  • Use Case: For example, a team can use this Skill to create a marketplace for their plugins, register it, and then recommend it to all project members.

Quick Start

Create a new marketplace by running the marketplace-creator skill and follow the steps outlined in the provided documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions about marketplace-creator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a plugin marketplace for GitHub Copilot?▼

Create a plugin marketplace for GitHub Copilot by generating a `marketplace.json` manifest that lists installable plugins. This Skill guides you through authoring the manifest and organizing plugins for distribution across development environments.

What is a GitHub Copilot plugin marketplace and when do I need one?▼

A GitHub Copilot plugin marketplace is a registry that organizes and distributes plugins via a `marketplace.json` manifest. You need one to centrally manage and publish custom plugins for your team or projects.

How do I recommend a Copilot plugin marketplace to a project?▼

Recommend a Copilot plugin marketplace to a project by configuring the project's settings files. This Skill provides methods to register marketplaces so that project members can discover and install the recommended plugins.

Do I need to understand GitHub Copilot plugin architecture to manage a marketplace?▼

Yes, managing a marketplace requires knowledge of GitHub Copilot plugin architecture and plugin manifests. This Skill handles manifest generation and plugin registration, but you must understand the underlying architecture to structure your marketplace correctly.

Can I register and install plugins directly from a marketplace manifest?▼

Yes, you can register and install plugins directly from a marketplace manifest. This Skill offers methods to register plugins from your `marketplace.json`, enabling users to install them into their GitHub Copilot environments.

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