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The simplest way for Adobe XD users to discover and install plugins is through XD's in-app Plugin Manager.
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The XD Plugin Manager is accessed through the _Plugins_ menu in the app: go to _Plugins > Discover Plugins..._ to open it:
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The XD Plugin Manager is accessed through:
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- the _Plugins_ menu in the app's menu bar: go to _Plugins > Discover Plugins..._
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- the plus button (+) in the plugins panel on the left-hand side of the app
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![XD Plugin Manager](/images/plugin-manager.png)
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In order to make your plugin available in the XD Plugin Manager, you'll need to go through our submission and review process.
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In order to make your plugin available in the XD Plugin Manager, you'll need to go through our [submission checklist and review process](/distribution/submission-checklist.md).
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## Prerequisites
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- [A packaged plugin](/distribution/packaging.md)
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- [Pre-submission checklist](/distribution/submission-checklist.md)
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- Edge is not currently supported for the plugin submission workflow. Please use another browser to submit your XD plugin.
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- [A packaged plugin](/distribution/packaging.md)
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**Note**: Edge is not currently supported for the plugin submission workflow. Please use another browser to submit your XD plugin.
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## Submit your plugin
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You can submit your plugin for review through the Developer Console, where you can provide your packaged plugin. The Developer Console will automatically validate your package and its [`manifest.json` file](/reference/structure/manifest.md). Then, you will be asked to provide more information about your plugin on the Console. If everything looks good, you can then submit your plugin and our CC Integrations Review team will review your plugin.
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You can submit your plugin for review through the I/O Developer Console, the same place you got your [unique plugin ID for your manifest](reference/structure/manifest.md).
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On the I/O Console, you can provide your packaged plugin. The I/O Console will automatically validate your package and its [manifest file](/reference/structure/manifest.md). Then, you will be asked to provide more information about your plugin on the Console.
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If everything looks good, you can then submit your plugin and our CC Integrations Review team will review it.
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We'll walk you through the workflow below.
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### 1. Read the submission checklist
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All plugins are reviewed by our CC Integrations Review team. Make sure to thoroughly read [the submission checklist](/distribution/submission-checklist.md) before submitting to ensure a smooth path to publishing your plugin. Plugins violating these checklist items will be rejected.
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All plugins are reviewed by our CC Integrations Review team. Make sure to thoroughly read [the submission checklist](/distribution/submission-checklist.md) before submitting to ensure a smooth path to publishing your plugin. Plugins violating these checklist items will be rejected, requiring you to address the issues and resubmit.
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### 2. Begin your submission
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To begin the submission for your plugin, visit the [Developer Console](https://console.adobe.io/plugins) and select your plugin from your list of plugin projects.
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This will take you to your plugin's details page, which shows your plugin ID, a download link for your starter project, and button that says "Distribute".
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This will take you to your plugin's "Project Overview" page, which shows your plugin ID, a download link for your starter project, and more.
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![Distribute your plugin](/images/submit.png)
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In the left-hand navbar, you'll see a "Distribute" page.
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Before clicking on the "Submit for Review" button, make sure to read [the submission checklist](/distribution/submission-checklist.md). This is the same checklist that our review team uses to determine whether to reject or approve your plugin.
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![Distribute your plugin](/images/submit.png)
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When ready, click "Submit For Review".
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You can begin creating your listing from this page.
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### 3. Submit plugin for review - Listing Information
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The "Submit plugin for review" page has two tabs: "Listing information" and "Plugin file". As the first step, you are asked to provide some facts about you, the publisher, and your plugin. Make sure that the plugin name in your [manifest file](/reference/structure/manifest.md) and the plugin name you provide here match.
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![Publisher and plugin info](/images/connect-and-version-details.png)
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Next, you are asked to provide three plugin icons (`48 * 48`, `96 * 96`, and `192 * 192`). These icons will be used for display in the Plugin Manager listing. Note that, separately, you are required to include two additional images (`24 * 24`, `48 * 48`) in your plugin and include them in [the manifest](/reference/structure/manifest.md). These icons can be different from the ones that you use in Console and they will be used to show icons in the plugins panel.
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You can also provide your plugin's screenshots to be included in the Plugin Manager listing. Please take a look at [the screenshot requirements](https://adobexdplatform.com/plugin-docs/distribution/how-to-submit-to-plugin-manager.html).
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Next, you are asked to provide three plugin icons (48 x 48 px, 96 x 96 px, and 192 x 192 px). These icons will be used for display in the Plugin Manager listing.
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> **Info**
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> Note that, separately, you are required to include additional icons in your plugin package and include them in [the manifest](/reference/structure/manifest.md). These icons can be different from the ones that you use in Console and they will be used to show icons in the plugins panel within the application.
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You must also provide at least one screenshot of your plugin, which will be included in your Plugin Manager listing when published. Please take a look at [the screenshot requirements](https://adobexdplatform.com/plugin-docs/distribution/how-to-submit-to-plugin-manager.html).
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![Publisher and plugin info](/images/plugin-icons-and-screenshots.png)
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Finally, if you have any message for our reviewers, write them here.
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Finally, if you have a message for our reviewers, write it here.
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> **Info**
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> Note that if your plugin requires a paid account, license number, or other such credentials to use all features of the plugin, you must provide test credentials in the "Note to Adobe reviewers" field so Adobe can review the plugin. If we need credentials from you and they have not been shared in this field, your plugin submission will be rejected.
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![Note to reviewer](/images/note-to-reviewers.png)
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### 4. Submit plugin for review - Plugin File
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Once you are done with providing some information about your plugin, icons, and screenshots, you will be asked to attach your plugin file. Make sure to properly [package your plugin](/distribution/packaging.md) into an `.xdx` file.
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Once you have provided all required information about your plugin, including icons and screenshots, you will be asked to attach your plugin package. Make sure to properly [package your plugin](/distribution/packaging.md) into an `.xdx` file.
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If your plugin passed all validation checks by the Developer Console, the "Submit" button will be activated for you to click.
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When your plugin passes all validation checks by the I/O Console, the "Submit" button will be activated for you to click.
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Congratulations! We can't wait for you to join our growing community of published plugins.
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Congratulations on your submission! We can't wait to have a look at what you've created!
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## CC Integrations Review
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After you submit, the CC Integrations Review team will review your plugin. Depending on current submission volume, it can take up to 10 business days before you hear a response. Thank you for being patient with us. Note that the same [submission checklist](/distribution/submission-checklist.md) will be used by our reviewers to determine whether to reject or approve your plugin.
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After you submit, the CC Integrations Review team will review your plugin. Depending on current submission volume, it can take up to 10 business days before you hear a response. Thank you for being patient with us.
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> Many of the items our reviewers check for when reviewing a plugin are noted in the [submission checklist](/distribution/submission-checklist.md).
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Once your submission has been reviewed, we’ll reach out letting you know if it has been approved or rejected, and provide any next steps.
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## Next steps
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## Marketing your plugin
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No matter how you plan to distribute, be sure to see our [plugin marketing tutorial](./marketing) to learn about the ins and outs of marketing an Adobe XD plugin.
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No matter how you plan to distribute, be sure to see our [plugin marketing guide](./marketing) to learn about the ins-and-outs of marketing an Adobe XD plugin.

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