cwinvestments Marketplace Submit: Preparing marketplace submission...
Step-by-step guide to submit skills, plugins, or tools to community marketplaces via pull request.
Activation
| Trigger | Status |
|---|---|
| User says "submit to marketplace" or "publish my skill" | ACTIVE |
| User says "share this skill" or "list on marketplace" | ACTIVE |
| User says "submit plugin" or "publish to community" | ACTIVE |
| User wants to build a skill | NOT this skill: use Forge |
| User wants to write plugin code | NOT this skill: use standard development |
Context Guard
- Do NOT use for skill creation (that's Forge)
- Do NOT use for plugin development
- Do NOT use for npm publishing (different workflow)
- This skill ONLY handles marketplace submission via PR
Target Marketplaces
| Marketplace | URL | Format | Submission |
|---|---|---|---|
| buildwithclaude | github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude | Skills/plugins directory | Fork + PR |
| awesome-mcp-servers | github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers | Awesome list | Fork + PR |
| Smithery | smithery.ai | MCP registry | Web submission |
| Glama MCP | glama.ai/mcp/servers | MCP directory | Fork + PR |
| awesome-claude-code | Community repos | Various | Fork + PR |
Steps
Step 1: Prepare the submission package
Verify the skill/plugin is ready:
| Check | How to verify |
|---|---|
| SKILL.md exists and is complete | Read the file, confirm frontmatter + body |
| Name and description are clear | Description explains what it does in one sentence |
| Trigger words are specific | No vague triggers that overlap with other skills |
| No proprietary/Pro content | Confirm this is a free skill or has permission |
| Works locally | User has tested it in their own CC session |
# Verify the skill file exists and has frontmatter
head -10 skills/<category>/<name>/SKILL.md
Step 2: Fork the target repository
# Fork via GitHub CLI
gh repo fork <owner>/<repo> --clone
# Or fork via web UI at github.com/<owner>/<repo>/fork
Step 3: Create a submission branch
cd <forked-repo>
git checkout -b add-<skill-name>
Step 4: Add your content
Each marketplace has its own structure. Follow the existing patterns:
For buildwithclaude (skill directory):
# Create your skill folder
mkdir -p <skill-name>
# Copy your SKILL.md
cp /path/to/your/SKILL.md <skill-name>/SKILL.md
# Add a README if required
For awesome lists (link addition):
<!-- Add to the appropriate section in README.md -->
- [Skill Name](link) - One-line description of what it does
Step 5: Write the PR description
Follow this template:
## Add [Skill Name]
### What it does
[1-2 sentences explaining the skill's purpose]
### Trigger keywords
[List the activation triggers]
### Category
[e.g., Development, Automation, Marketing]
### Testing
- [ ] Tested locally in Claude Code
- [ ] Follows repository's contribution guidelines
- [ ] No duplicate of existing entries
### Author
[Your name/handle]
Step 6: Submit the PR
# Stage and commit
git add .
git commit -m "Add <skill-name> skill"
# Push to your fork
git push origin add-<skill-name>
# Create the PR
gh pr create --title "Add <skill-name>" --body "$(cat <<'PREOF'
## Add [Skill Name]
### What it does
[description]
### Trigger keywords
[triggers]
### Testing
- [x] Tested locally in Claude Code
- [x] Follows contribution guidelines
- [x] No duplicate of existing entries
PREOF
)"
Step 7: Track submission status
# Check PR status
gh pr status
# View PR checks
gh pr checks
Output Template
Marketplace Submission Checklist:
- Target: [marketplace name]
- Skill: [skill name]
- Branch: add-[skill-name]
- PR: [URL when created]
Status: [ready to submit / submitted / merged]
Multi-Marketplace Strategy
For maximum visibility, submit to multiple marketplaces in sequence:
- Primary marketplace first (e.g., buildwithclaude)
- Wait for merge
- Submit to secondary marketplaces with link to primary
Do NOT submit proprietary or Pro skills to public marketplaces.
Disambiguation
- "submit to marketplace" / "publish my skill" = Marketplace Submit
- "build a skill" / "create a skill" = Forge (not this skill)
- "npm publish" / "publish package" = npm workflow (not this skill)
- "share on Slack" = Direct sharing (not this skill)
Level History
- Lv.1: Base: Multi-marketplace submission guide with PR templates, fork workflow, tracking. (Origin: MemStack v3.5, Apr 2026)