Chapter 15
Exploring the GitHub Marketplace
IN THIS CHAPTER
Introducing the GitHub Marketplace
Finding apps in the Marketplace
Installing apps from the Marketplace
In the three chapters of Part 5, we look at multiple different ways of extending GitHub and customizing the GitHub experience. Many tools extend or integrate with GitHub. A good way to find tools to use with GitHub is the GitHub Marketplace.
Introducing the GitHub Marketplace
The GitHub Marketplace (https://github.com/marketplace) is a directory of tools and apps grouped in the following categories:
- Chat
- Code quality
- Code review
- Continuous integration
- Dependency management
- Deployment
- Learning
- Localization
- Mobile
- Monitoring
- Project management
- Publishing
- Recently added
- Security
- Support
- Testing
- Utilities
The Marketplace is a great way to find an app for every situation on GitHub. Purchasing or installing apps through the Marketplace has two key benefits: ease of billing and installation and the vetting process.
Billing made easy
For apps in the GitHub Marketplace that require payment, installing the app through the Marketplace is a streamlined flow because you can use your GitHub payment info. That way, you’re not ...
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