Documentation / Marketplace Publisher Center

Marketplace Publisher Center

Everything you need to publish your app, plugin, or MCP server to the Design and Make Marketplace.

Questions about eligibility? Email appsubmissions@autodesk.com

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Explore this comprehensive documentation that offers detailed guidance on developing, submitting, distributing, and monetizing your desktop and browser-based applications within the Marketplace.

Getting started guide

New to publishing? This guide walks you through account setup, submission, and approval — step by step.

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MCP publisher guide

Publishing an MCP server? Review the manifest format, security requirements, and declaration process.

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Submission resources

App submission form

Prepare your marketing and technical information before submitting.

Download form DOC

Desktop app submission

Step-by-step overview of the desktop app submission and approval process.

View submission guide PDF

Browser-based app submission

Step-by-step overview of the browser-based app submission and approval process.

View submission overview PDF

PayPal account setup

Set up PayPal if you're selling products for a fee. Not required for free or trial apps.

View setup guide PDF

Subscriptions and monetization

Desktop app subscriptions

Learn how to sell a desktop app on a monthly or yearly subscription.

View subscription guide PDF

Web service subscriptions

Learn how to sell a web service on a monthly or yearly subscription.

View subscription guide PDF

IPN notifications

Understand the Instant Payment Notification format used by the Marketplace.

View IPN format PDF

Subscription app information

General guidance on how subscription-based apps work in the Marketplace.

View documentation PDF

App protection and assets

Copy protection

Protect your app from unauthorized distribution and piracy.

View copy protection guide PDF

Entitlement API

Use the Entitlement API to verify user access to your desktop app.

View documentation PDF

App icon guidelines

Specs, templates, and best practices for your Marketplace icon.

Download guidelines ZIP

Product-specific guidelines

Best practices and requirements for specific Autodesk products. Follow the guidelines for each product your app supports.

Ready to submit your app?

Visit the Publisher Corner at the Design and Make Marketplace to complete your information and submit your solution for approval.

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Autodesk Developer Network

Joining ADN provides access to Autodesk software for development, online support, and developer resources — all valuable for Marketplace publishers.

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