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Package and Distribute

Once your plugin works, package it as a CCX file, test the installer, and choose how to deliver it. The package format is the same for every distribution channel and supported host application.

Choose a distribution path

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Creative Cloud Marketplace

For public discovery and free or paid plugins. Adobe review is required; users install through Creative Cloud Desktop.
Publish to Marketplace

Independent Distribution

For your website, GitHub, or a third-party store. Adobe review isn't required; you provide the .ccx installer.
Distribute independently

Enterprise Distribution

For managed deployment within an organization. Adobe review isn't required; administrators deploy through Admin Console or UPIA.
Deploy in an enterprise

Prepare your plugin

  1. Package your plugin to build the .ccx installer.
  2. Install the plugin and test it in the host application.
  3. Follow the guide for your chosen distribution channel.
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Publish through multiple channels
If you publish through Creative Cloud Marketplace and another channel, use a separate plugin ID for the Marketplace package. See Package a Plugin for details.