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+# Publishing Guide - Agentic Kit
+
+This guide documents how to publish Agentic Kit to npm.js, GitHub Packages, and Claude Code marketplaces.
+
+---
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+1. [Quick Publishing](#quick-publishing)
+2. [Publishing to npm.js](#publishing-to-npmjs)
+3. [Publishing to GitHub Packages](#publishing-to-github-packages)
+4. [Publishing to Both Registries](#publishing-to-both-registries)
+5. [Publishing to Claude Code Marketplace](#publishing-to-claude-code-marketplace)
+6. [Version Management](#version-management)
+7. [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
+
+---
+
+## Quick Publishing
+
+### Publish to Both npm.js and GitHub Packages
+
+```bash
+# One command to publish everywhere!
+npm run publish:both
+```
+
+**Requirements:**
+- Logged into npm: `npm login`
+- GitHub token set: `export GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_your_token_here`
+- See [First-Time Setup](#first-time-setup) below
+
+### Individual Registries
+
+```bash
+# Just npm.js
+npm run publish:npm
+
+# Just GitHub Packages
+npm run publish:github
+```
+
+---
+
+## First-Time Setup
+
+### Setup for npm.js
+
+```bash
+npm login
+```
+
+Enter your npm credentials when prompted.
+
+### Setup for GitHub Packages
+
+**One-time setup required.** See detailed guide: [`GITHUB_SETUP.md`](GITHUB_SETUP.md)
+
+**Quick version:**
+
+1. **Create GitHub Token:** https://github.com/settings/tokens
+   - Click "Generate new token (classic)"
+   - Select scopes: `write:packages`, `read:packages`
+   - Copy token (starts with `ghp_`)
+
+2. **Set Environment Variable:**
+
+   **Option A: Using `pass` (Recommended)** 🔐
+   ```bash
+   # Store token in pass
+   pass insert amr/github
+
+   # Export from pass (or the script will do it automatically!)
+   export GITHUB_TOKEN=$(pass show amr/github)
+   ```
+   **See:** [PASS_INTEGRATION.md](PASS_INTEGRATION.md)
+
+   **Option B: Direct export**
+   ```bash
+   # Linux/macOS
+   export GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_your_token_here
+
+   # Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc for persistence
+   echo 'export GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_your_token_here' >> ~/.bashrc
+   ```
+
+3. **Verify:**
+   ```bash
+   echo $GITHUB_TOKEN  # Should show your token
+   ```
+
+---
+
+## Publishing to npm.js
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- npm account (create at https://www.npmjs.com/signup)
+- Access to the `agentflow` package
+- All changes committed to git
+
+### Publishing Process
+
+#### 1. Login to npm
+
+```bash
+npm login
+```
+
+#### 2. Validate Package
+
+```bash
+npm run validate
+```
+
+This checks:
+- ✅ All manifest files exist and are valid JSON
+- ✅ Variant configurations are correct
+- ✅ All required files are present
+- ✅ CLI script has proper shebang
+
+#### 3. Publish
+
+```bash
+npm run publish:npm
+```
+
+Or manually:
+```bash
+npm publish --access public
+```
+
+#### 4. Verify Publication
+
+Check your package page:
+- https://www.npmjs.com/package/agentflow
+
+Test installation:
+```bash
+npx agentflow --help
+npx agentic-kit --variant=lite
+```
+
+---
+
+## Publishing to GitHub Packages
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- GitHub account with access to `amrhas82/agentic-kit` repository
+- GitHub Personal Access Token (see [GITHUB_SETUP.md](GITHUB_SETUP.md))
+- `GITHUB_TOKEN` environment variable set
+
+### Publishing Process
+
+#### 1. Verify GitHub Token
+
+```bash
+echo $GITHUB_TOKEN  # Should show ghp_...
+```
+
+If not set, see [First-Time Setup](#first-time-setup).
+
+#### 2. Publish
+
+```bash
+npm run publish:github
+```
+
+Or manually:
+```bash
+npm publish --registry https://npm.pkg.github.com
+```
+
+#### 3. Verify Publication
+
+1. Go to: https://github.com/amrhas82/agentflow
+2. Click **"Packages"** on the right sidebar
+3. You should see `agentflow` listed
+
+### Installing from GitHub Packages
+
+Users need to configure their `.npmrc`:
+
+```
+@amrhas82:registry=https://npm.pkg.github.com
+//npm.pkg.github.com/:_authToken=THEIR_GITHUB_TOKEN
+```
+
+Then install:
+```bash
+npm install agentflow
+```
+
+---
+
+## Publishing to Both Registries
+
+### Automated (Recommended)
+
+Use the publish script:
+
+```bash
+./publish.sh
+```
+
+Or npm script:
+```bash
+npm run publish:both
+```
+
+This will:
+1. Validate package
+2. Publish to npm.js
+3. Publish to GitHub Packages (if `GITHUB_TOKEN` is set)
+
+### Manual
+
+```bash
+# 1. Publish to npm.js
+npm publish --registry https://registry.npmjs.org --access public
+
+# 2. Publish to GitHub Packages
+npm publish --registry https://npm.pkg.github.com
+```
+
+### Why Publish to Both?
+
+**npm.js:**
+- ✅ Easier for users (no GitHub token required)
+- ✅ Works with `npx` out of the box
+- ✅ Better discovery/SEO
+- ✅ Standard npm workflow
+
+**GitHub Packages:**
+- ✅ Integrated with GitHub repository
+- ✅ Shows up on repo page
+- ✅ Easier access control (can be private)
+- ✅ Better for GitHub-based workflows
+
+---
+
+## Publishing to Claude Code Marketplace
+
+### Current Options (2025)
+
+Claude Code doesn't have a centralized official Anthropic marketplace yet. There are three distribution methods:
+
+### Option 1: Direct GitHub Installation ⭐ (Recommended)
+
+Users can install directly from GitHub without marketplace approval:
+
+```
+/plugin add github:amrhas82/agentflow
+```
+
+**No submission required!** Works as soon as you push to GitHub.
+
+**Requirements:**
+- ✅ Repository must be public
+- ✅ `.claude-plugin/` directory with manifests
+- ✅ All plugin files in repository root
+
+### Option 2: Create Your Own Marketplace
+
+Host your own marketplace catalog: `.claude-plugin/marketplace.json`
+
+```json
+{
+  "name": "Agentic Kit Official",
+  "owner": "amrhas82",
+  "description": "Official marketplace for Agentic Kit variants",
+  "plugins": [
+    {
+      "name": "agentflow-standard",
+      "source": "github:amrhas82/agentflow",
+      "description": "Standard variant (13 agents, 8 skills)"
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "agentic-kit-lite",
+      "source": "github:amrhas82/agentflow",
+      "description": "Lite variant (3 agents)"
+    },
+    {
+      "name": "agentic-kit-pro",
+      "source": "github:amrhas82/agentflow",
+      "description": "Pro variant (13 agents, 14 skills)"
+    }
+  ]
+}
+```
+
+Users install via:
+```
+/plugin marketplace add github:amrhas82/agentflow
+```
+
+### Option 3: Submit to Community Marketplaces
+
+**claudecodecommands.directory** (Largest Community Marketplace)
+
+1. Visit: https://claudecodecommands.directory/submit
+2. Fill out submission form
+3. Wait for review (1-3 days)
+4. Users can then search and install
+
+---
+
+## Version Management
+
+### Using UPDATE_VERSION.sh (Recommended)
+
+Automatically updates version across all files:
+
+```bash
+./UPDATE_VERSION.sh 1.2.0
+```
+
+This updates:
+- `package.json`
+- All 4 plugin manifest files in `.claude-plugin/`
+
+### Manual Version Update
+
+```bash
+# Update version
+npm version patch  # 1.1.0 -> 1.1.1 (bug fixes)
+npm version minor  # 1.1.0 -> 1.2.0 (new features)
+npm version major  # 1.1.0 -> 2.0.0 (breaking changes)
+```
+
+Then manually update manifest files:
+- `.claude-plugin/plugin.json`
+- `.claude-plugin/plugin-lite.json`
+- `.claude-plugin/plugin-standard.json`
+- `.claude-plugin/plugin-pro.json`
+
+### Complete Release Process
+
+```bash
+# 1. Update version
+./UPDATE_VERSION.sh 1.2.0
+
+# 2. Update CHANGELOG.md
+# Add release notes for this version
+
+# 3. Commit changes
+git add .
+git commit -m "Bump version to 1.2.0"
+git tag v1.2.0
+git push origin main --tags
+
+# 4. Publish to both registries
+npm run publish:both
+
+# 5. Verify
+# - Check npm.js: https://www.npmjs.com/package/agentflow
+# - Check GitHub: https://github.com/amrhas82/agentflow/packages
+```
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### npm.js Issues
+
+#### Error: 403 Forbidden - Package name taken
+```
+npm error 403 You do not have permission to publish
+```
+
+**Solution:** Use scoped package name: `@username/package-name`
+
+#### Error: 402 Payment Required
+```
+npm error 402 You must sign up for private packages
+```
+
+**Solution:** Add `--access public` flag:
+```bash
+npm publish --access public
+```
+
+#### Error: Not logged in
+```
+npm error need auth
+```
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+npm login
+```
+
+### GitHub Packages Issues
+
+#### Error: 401 Unauthorized
+
+**Cause:** `GITHUB_TOKEN` not set or incorrect
+
+**Solution:**
+```bash
+# Check if set
+echo $GITHUB_TOKEN
+
+# Set it
+export GITHUB_TOKEN=ghp_your_token_here
+```
+
+#### Error: 403 Forbidden
+
+**Cause:** Token missing `write:packages` scope
+
+**Solution:**
+1. Go to https://github.com/settings/tokens
+2. Generate new token with `write:packages` scope
+
+#### Error: 404 Not Found
+
+**Cause:** Repository doesn't exist or name mismatch
+
+**Solution:**
+- Verify: https://github.com/amrhas82/agentflow
+- Check package.json has `agentflow`
+
+#### Package Not Showing Up
+
+**Solution:**
+- Wait 5-10 minutes (propagation delay)
+- Check GitHub repo → Packages tab
+- Verify publish succeeded without errors
+
+### General Issues
+
+#### Validation Fails
+
+**Problem:** `npm run validate` reports errors
+
+**Solutions:**
+- Check manifest files have correct agent/skill counts
+- Ensure all agent files exist in `agents/` directory
+- Verify all skill directories exist in `skills/`
+- Check cli.js has shebang and is executable
+
+#### GitHub Install Not Working
+
+**Problem:** Users can't install via `/plugin add github:amrhas82/agentflow`
+
+**Checklist:**
+- [ ] Repository is public
+- [ ] `.claude-plugin/` directory exists
+- [ ] Manifests are valid JSON
+- [ ] All files are pushed to GitHub
+
+---
+
+## Distribution Checklist
+
+Before publishing a new release:
+
+- [ ] All tests pass
+- [ ] `npm run validate` succeeds
+- [ ] Version bumped (via `UPDATE_VERSION.sh`)
+- [ ] CHANGELOG.md updated
+- [ ] README.md reflects current features
+- [ ] All changes committed to git
+- [ ] Git tag created (`v1.x.x`)
+- [ ] Changes pushed to GitHub with tags
+- [ ] Published to npm.js: `npm run publish:npm`
+- [ ] Published to GitHub Packages: `npm run publish:github`
+- [ ] Verified npm.js installation: `npx agentflow --help`
+- [ ] Verified GitHub Packages shows package
+- [ ] Verified GitHub installation: `/plugin add github:amrhas82/agentflow`
+
+---
+
+## Package URLs
+
+After publishing, your package will be available at:
+
+- **npm.js:** https://www.npmjs.com/package/agentflow
+- **GitHub Packages:** https://github.com/amrhas82/agentflow/packages
+- **GitHub Repository:** https://github.com/amrhas82/agentflow
+
+## Support & Resources
+
+- **npm Documentation:** https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v10/commands/npm-publish
+- **GitHub Packages Docs:** https://docs.github.com/en/packages/working-with-a-github-packages-registry/working-with-the-npm-registry
+- **Claude Code Plugin Docs:** https://docs.claude.com/en/docs/claude-code/plugin-marketplaces
+- **First-Time GitHub Setup:** [GITHUB_SETUP.md](GITHUB_SETUP.md)
+- **Using `pass` Password Manager:** [PASS_INTEGRATION.md](PASS_INTEGRATION.md)
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated:** November 2025