I have published the initial version of my plugin on the JetBrains Marketplace in a custom release channel. Currently, there are no releases on the stable channel. Users can install the plugin by entering the custom repository link or accessing the direct web link, which works as expected. Now, I w…

Thank you for the details! You’re correct—once you release the stable version, the plugin will be searchable and all channels will be visible to users, as shown here: [image] Currently, there isn’t an option to hide custom channels, but I’ve created a feature request for this functionality. While…

Thanks for your response! I understand that the custom repository won’t make my plugin publicly visible in the Marketplace unless users have the direct download link or the custom channel link to install it via the IDE. My concern is that once I publish the stable release, the plugin will become s…

Can I Publish a Stable Plugin While Keeping a Custom Release Channel Private?

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natalia.melnikova (Natalia Melnikova) February 28, 2025, 2:47pm 2

Hello,

Yes, sure! You keep the custom release channel and release a public version (under a stable channel): Publishing a Plugin | IntelliJ Platform Plugin SDK

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Can I Publish a Stable Plugin While Keeping a Custom Release Channel Private?

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