Marketplace Manager FAQs

Question 1

Can it manage featured plugins and extended metadata?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. It manages a two-catalog system where extended metadata (like featured status and mcpTools) is kept in a source file, while a sanitized, optimized version is generated for distribution.

Question 2

When should I use this Claude Code skill?

Accepted Answer

Use this skill whenever you need to add new plugins to your repository, update existing versions, manage featured listings, or ensure that your marketplace.json files remain consistent and error-free.

Question 3

What does the Marketplace Manager skill do?

Accepted Answer

It automates the maintenance of plugin marketplaces, specifically managing the synchronization between 'source-of-truth' extended metadata and distribution-ready CLI catalogs. It handles versioning, validation, and integrity checks automatically.

Question 4

How does it improve my development workflow?

Accepted Answer

It eliminates manual JSON editing and the risk of human error by automating field population, category validation, and duplicate detection. This ensures your marketplace remains healthy and compatible with CLI tools.

Question 5

Does it handle validation and error checking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The skill performs comprehensive integrity checks including JSON syntax verification (via jq), semantic versioning (SemVer) validation, required field audits, and source path existence checks.

Marketplace Manager

Marketplace Manager

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