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Marketplace

Overview​

The Codebolt Marketplace is your central hub for discovering, installing, and managing extensions, themes, templates, and AI agents. Enhance your development experience with community-created content and powerful integrations.

Marketplace Categories​

Extensions​

  • Language Support: Syntax highlighting and language-specific features
  • Development Tools: Debugging, testing, and build system integrations
  • Version Control: Advanced Git and other VCS integrations
  • Code Quality: Linters, formatters, and code analysis tools
  • Productivity: Time tracking, project management, and workflow tools

Themes​

  • Color Themes: Dark, light, and custom color schemes
  • Icon Themes: File and folder icon sets
  • UI Themes: Complete interface customizations
  • Syntax Themes: Code highlighting color schemes
  • Accessibility Themes: High contrast and accessibility-focused themes

Templates​

  • Project Templates: Pre-configured project structures
  • Code Snippets: Reusable code templates
  • File Templates: Standard file templates for different languages
  • Configuration Templates: Setup templates for tools and frameworks
  • Deployment Templates: CI/CD and deployment configurations

AI Agents​

  • Specialized Agents: Domain-specific AI assistants
  • Custom Workflows: Pre-built AI workflow templates
  • Integration Agents: AI agents for specific tool integrations
  • Language Agents: Language-specific coding assistants
  • Team Agents: Collaborative AI agents for team workflows

Discovering Content​

Search and Filtering​

  • Keyword Search: Find content by name, description, or tags
  • Category Filters: Browse by content category
  • Popularity Sorting: Sort by downloads, ratings, or trending
  • Rating System: Community ratings and reviews
  • Advanced Filters: Filter by compatibility, price, and features

Featured Content​

  • Editor's Choice: Curated selections from the Codebolt team
  • Trending: Most popular content this week/month
  • New Releases: Recently published content
  • Community Favorites: Highly-rated community picks
  • Staff Picks: Recommended by Codebolt developers

Content Discovery​

Search Examples:
"React components" - Find React-related templates and extensions
"Python debugging" - Discover Python debugging tools
"Dark theme" - Browse dark color themes
"REST API testing" - Find API testing extensions

Installation and Management​

Installing Content​

  1. Browse Marketplace: Find desired content
  2. View Details: Read description, reviews, and requirements
  3. Check Compatibility: Verify system and version requirements
  4. Install: Click install button and confirm
  5. Configure: Set up any required configuration

Content Management​

  • Installed Content: View all installed marketplace items
  • Update Management: Automatic and manual updates
  • Dependency Tracking: Manage content dependencies
  • Backup Settings: Backup installed content and settings
  • Bulk Operations: Install, update, or remove multiple items

Version Control​

  • Version History: Track installed versions
  • Rollback Options: Revert to previous versions
  • Update Channels: Stable, beta, and alpha update channels
  • Version Pinning: Lock specific versions
  • Compatibility Checking: Ensure version compatibility

Publishing Content​

Content Submission​

  • Publisher Account: Create marketplace publisher account
  • Content Guidelines: Follow marketplace content standards
  • Review Process: Automated and manual content review
  • Publication Status: Track submission and review status
  • Content Updates: Manage updates to published content

Content Types​

Extensions​

{
  "name": "my-extension",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "My awesome extension",
  "main": "./index.js",
  "dependencies": {
    "codebolt-api": "^1.0.0"
  },
  "categories": ["development-tools"],
  "keywords": ["productivity", "automation"]
}

Themes​

{
  "name": "my-theme",
  "type": "color-theme",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "colors": {
    "editor.background": "#1e1e1e",
    "editor.foreground": "#d4d4d4"
  },
  "tokenColors": [
    {
      "scope": "keyword",
      "settings": {
        "foreground": "#569cd6"
      }
    }
  ]
}

Publishing Process​

  1. Prepare Content: Package your extension, theme, or template
  2. Create Manifest: Define metadata and dependencies
  3. Test Locally: Verify functionality in development environment
  4. Submit for Review: Upload to marketplace for review
  5. Review Process: Automated testing and manual review
  6. Publication: Content goes live in marketplace

Content Quality and Security​

Review Process​

  • Automated Testing: Automated security and compatibility checks
  • Code Review: Manual review of extension code
  • Security Scanning: Vulnerability and malware scanning
  • Performance Testing: Performance impact assessment
  • Community Feedback: User ratings and reviews

Quality Standards​

  • Code Quality: Clean, well-documented code
  • Performance: Minimal impact on editor performance
  • Compatibility: Works across supported platforms
  • Security: No security vulnerabilities or privacy violations
  • User Experience: Intuitive and well-designed interface

Security Measures​

  • Permission System: Extensions require explicit permissions
  • Sandboxing: Isolated execution environment for extensions
  • Code Signing: Verified publisher signatures
  • Vulnerability Reporting: Community security reporting
  • Automatic Updates: Security patches and fixes

Marketplace Analytics​

Usage Statistics​

  • Download Metrics: Track content downloads and installations
  • User Engagement: Monitor user interaction with content
  • Performance Data: Analyze content performance impact
  • Error Reporting: Track and analyze runtime errors
  • Feedback Analysis: Analyze user reviews and ratings

Publisher Dashboard​

  • Content Overview: Manage all published content
  • Analytics Dashboard: Detailed usage and performance metrics
  • Revenue Tracking: Monitor earnings from paid content
  • User Feedback: Respond to reviews and support requests
  • Update Management: Push updates and manage releases

Premium Content​

  • Pricing Models: One-time purchase, subscription, or freemium
  • Payment Processing: Secure payment handling
  • License Management: Automatic license verification
  • Trial Periods: Free trials for premium content
  • Refund Policy: Fair refund policies for paid content

Enterprise Content​

  • Enterprise Extensions: Business-focused tools and integrations
  • Volume Licensing: Bulk licensing for organizations
  • Private Marketplace: Internal marketplace for companies
  • Custom Development: Commissioned custom extensions
  • Support Services: Priority support for enterprise customers

Community Features​

Reviews and Ratings​

  • Star Ratings: 5-star rating system
  • Written Reviews: Detailed user feedback
  • Review Moderation: Community-moderated review system
  • Response System: Publishers can respond to reviews
  • Helpful Votes: Community can vote on review helpfulness

Discussion Forums​

  • Content Discussions: Discuss specific marketplace items
  • Feature Requests: Request new features for existing content
  • Bug Reports: Report issues with marketplace content
  • General Support: Get help with installation and usage
  • Developer Corner: Resources for content creators

Community Contributions​

  • Open Source: Encourage open-source contributions
  • Collaboration: Tools for collaborative development
  • Documentation: Community-contributed documentation
  • Translation: Internationalization and localization support
  • Showcase: Featured community creations

Integration with Codebolt​

Seamless Integration​

  • One-Click Install: Install directly from marketplace browser
  • Auto-Configuration: Automatic setup for common configurations
  • Settings Sync: Synchronize marketplace settings across devices
  • Backup Integration: Include marketplace content in backups
  • Team Sharing: Share marketplace configurations with team

AI-Powered Recommendations​

  • Personalized Suggestions: AI-recommended content based on usage
  • Smart Discovery: Intelligent content discovery
  • Workflow Analysis: Recommendations based on development patterns
  • Compatibility Matching: Suggest compatible content combinations
  • Trending Analysis: AI-powered trending content identification

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  • Installation Failures: Troubleshoot failed installations
  • Compatibility Problems: Resolve version compatibility issues
  • Performance Issues: Address performance degradation
  • Configuration Errors: Fix configuration and setup problems
  • Update Failures: Handle failed content updates

Support Resources​

  • Documentation: Comprehensive marketplace documentation
  • Video Tutorials: Step-by-step installation and usage guides
  • Community Support: Get help from the community
  • Developer Support: Direct support from content creators
  • Official Support: Codebolt team support for marketplace issues