Publish Plugins

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Publish Methods

To accommodate the various publishing needs of developers, Dify provides three plugin publish methods:

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1. Marketplace

Introduction: The official Dify plugin marketplace allows users to browse, search, and install a variety of plugins with just one click.

Features:

• Plugins become available after passing a review, ensuring they are trustworthy and high-quality.
• Can be installed directly into an individual or team Workspaces.

Publication Process:

• Submit the plugin project to the Dify Marketplace code repository.
• After an official review, the plugin will be publicly released in the marketplace for other users to install and use.

For detailed instructions, please refer to:

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2. GitHub Repository

Introduction: Open-source or host the plugin on GitHub makes it easy for others to view, download, and install.

Features:

• Convenient for version management and open-source sharing.
• Users can install the plugin directly via a link, bypassing platform review.

Publication Process:

• Push the plugin code to a GitHub repository.
• Share the repository link, users can integrate the plugin into their Dify Workspace through the link.

For detailed instructions, please refer to:

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Plugin File (Local Installation)

Introduction: Package the plugin as a local file (e.g., .difypkg format) and share it for others to install.

Features:

• Does not depend on an online platform, enabling quick and flexible sharing of plugins.
• Suitable for private plugins or internal testing.

Publication Process:

• Package the plugin project as a local file.
• Click Upload Plugin on the Dify plugin page and select the local file to install the plugin.

You can package the plugin project as a local file and share it with others. After uploading the file on the plugin page, the plugin can be installed into the Dify Workspace.

For detailed instructions, please refer to:

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Publication Recommendations

• Looking to promote a plugin → Recommended to use the Marketplace, ensuring plugin quality through official review and increasing exposure.
• Open-source sharing project → Recommended to use GitHub, convenient for version management and community collaboration.
• Quick distribution or internal testing → Recommended to use plugin file, allowing for straightforward and efficient installation and sharing.

When installing plugins that are not from the Dify Marketplace, you may encounter third-party signature verification issues. For solutions, please refer to Signing Plugins for Third-Party Signature Verification.