# Publishing Plugins

## Plugin Development Documentation Resources

Are you a plugin author looking to make your plugin compatible with HCLI and the Plugin Manager? Explore these detailed guides to learn how to prepare, package, and publish your plugin in the Hex-Rays ecosystem.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Repository Architecture</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/xUGCIRv6cOISIh4i1RKf">/pages/xUGCIRv6cOISIh4i1RKf</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Plugin Packaging Format</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/Ld2OsPuaHVcADApsV8ZW">/pages/Ld2OsPuaHVcADApsV8ZW</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Publishing Your Plugin</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/d1FRUlpnm0h2XYxyROfq">/pages/d1FRUlpnm0h2XYxyROfq</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Plugin Manager & HCLI Basic Documentation Resources

New to HCLI or the Plugin Manager? Start here to get up and running quickly. These resources are perfect for IDA users who want to browse, install, and manage plugins efficiently.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Getting Started with HCLI</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://hcli.docs.hex-rays.com/getting-started/installation/">https://hcli.docs.hex-rays.com/getting-started/installation/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Plugin Manager Overview</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://hcli.docs.hex-rays.com/user-guide/plugin-manager/">https://hcli.docs.hex-rays.com/user-guide/plugin-manager/</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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