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Publishing Methods

To meet the publishing needs of different developers, Dify provides the following three plugin publishing methods. Before publishing, please ensure that you have completed the development and testing of your plugin, and have read Basic Concepts of Plugin Development and Plugin Developer Guidelines.

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1. Marketplace

Introduction: The official plugin marketplace provided by Dify, where users can browse, search, and install various plugins with one click. Features:
  • Plugins are reviewed before going online, ensuring they are safe and reliable.
  • Can be directly installed in personal or team Workspaces.
Publishing Process:
  • Submit the plugin project to the Dify Marketplace code repository.
  • After official review, the plugin will be publicly available in the marketplace for other users to install and use.
For detailed instructions, please refer to: Publish to Dify Marketplace

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2. GitHub Repository

Introduction: Open-source or host your plugin on GitHub for others to view, download, and install. Features:
  • Convenient for version management and open-source sharing.
  • Users can install directly via the plugin link, without platform review.
Publishing 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: Publish to Individual GitHub Repository

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3. Plugin File Package (Local Installation)

Introduction: Package the plugin as a local file (such as .difypkg format) and share it for others to install. Features:
  • Not dependent on online platforms, quick and flexible way to share plugins.
  • Suitable for private plugins or internal testing.
Publishing Process:
  • Package the plugin project as a local file.
  • Click Upload Plugin on the Dify plugins page and select the local file to install the plugin.
You can package your plugin project as a local file and share it with others. After uploading the file on the plugins page, you can install the plugin into your Dify Workspace. For detailed instructions, please refer to: Package as Local File and Share

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Publishing Recommendations

  • Want to promote your plugin → Recommended to use 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 files, simple and efficient way to install and share.
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