marketplace-structure

Create a marketplace by setting up a marketplace.json file at `.claude-plugin/marketplace.json` with required fields like owner and plugin entries. Define each plugin's metadata, sources (relative paths, GitHub, or Git URLs), and optional fields such as version and author to organize and distribute plugins centrally.

Marketplace.json is a manifest file that defines your plugin marketplace structure. It requires validation against a defined schema, including owner and metadata fields, and supports both strict and non-strict validation modes to accommodate different distribution needs and source configurations.

Yes, marketplace.json supports multiple source types for plugins: relative paths for local plugins, GitHub repositories, and Git URLs for remote sources. This flexibility lets you aggregate plugins from different origins into a single, centralized marketplace.

Define per-plugin metadata including author, version, and categories in your marketplace.json entries. Set marketplace-level ownership fields to establish accountability. Both owner and metadata fields are required, with optional fields letting you add richer context for each plugin.

Strict mode enforces all schema requirements rigorously, while non-strict mode allows more flexible configurations. Choose based on your distribution strategy—strict ensures compliance, non-strict accommodates varied plugin sources and organizational needs.

Marketplaces support installation, update, and validation workflows. After creating your manifest, users can discover and install plugins, receive updates from configured sources, and validate marketplace integrity against the schema.