Distribution Channels

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kostja94

distribution-channels

When the user wants to plan product distribution via marketplaces, app stores, or third-party platforms. Also use when the user mentions "distribution channels," "marketplace listing," "app store listing," "Figma plugin," "Chrome extension marketplace," "AWS Marketplace," "Shopify app," "GPTs store," "app distribution," or "third-party marketplace." For channel mix, use integrated-marketing.

Overview

Publisher	kostja94
Repository	`marketing-skills`
Skill name	`distribution-channels`
Stars	979
Forks	137
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by kostja94 on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Distribution Channels AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills/tree/main/skills/channels/distribution/distribution-channels

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

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Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills.git /tmp/marketing-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/marketing-skills/skills/channels/distribution/distribution-channels .claude/skills/distribution-channels

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Distribution Channels in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Distribution Channels on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Distribution Channels is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Channels: Distribution Channels

Guides product distribution via third-party marketplaces and app stores. Distinct from directory-submission (curated lists, Product Hunt, Taaft)—marketplaces are storefronts where customers discover and purchase apps, plugins, or integrations. Hyperscaler marketplaces (AWS, Azure, GCP) alone are projected to process $85B+ in software sales by 2028.

When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

Channel Types

Type	Definition	Examples
Direct	Company sells via own assets	Website, eCommerce, sales team
Indirect	Third parties sell on your behalf	Marketplaces, app stores, resellers

Marketplaces = Digital storefronts where customers discover and buy; often pre-approved budgets (cloud spend), consolidated billing, faster procurement.

Marketplace Categories

Category	Platforms	Product fit
Design & collaboration	Figma Community, Canva Apps, Adobe Exchange	Design tools, templates
Browser extensions	Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons	Extensions, dev tools
Cloud & enterprise	AWS Marketplace, Google Cloud Marketplace, Azure Marketplace	SaaS, data, infra
Mobile	App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store	Mobile apps, cross-platform
Vertical	Shopify App Store, Slack App Directory, Salesforce AppExchange, Zoom Marketplace	E-commerce, collaboration, CRM
Developer	GitHub Marketplace, WordPress Plugins	Dev tools, integrations
AI	GPTs (OpenAI), emerging AI app stores	AI apps, agents
Social commerce	Pinterest Product Pins	E-commerce, design tools, templates; Product Schema or Pinterest Catalog

Pinterest Product Pins: Configure product links; shopping tags; link to site. Requires Product Schema or Pinterest Catalog. See pinterest-posts.

Listing Optimization

Practice	Guideline
Reduce procurement friction	Vendor Insights, standard contracts; streamline enterprise buying
Pricing models	Free trials, pay-as-you-go, private offers for enterprise
Trust signals	Verified reviews, partner badges, clear taxonomy
Discoverability	Optimize for marketplace search; clear descriptions, tags
Co-sell	Partner with platform field teams when available

Listing as asset: Your marketplace page is both storefront and onboarding tool; prospects validate, customers discover integrations.

Platform Selection by Product Type

Product type	Prioritize
Design / collaboration	Figma, Canva, Adobe
Browser extension	Chrome, Firefox
Cloud / enterprise SaaS	AWS, GCP, Azure
Mobile app	App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store
E-commerce	Shopify
Collaboration	Slack, Zoom
Developer tools	GitHub, WordPress
AI application	GPTs, emerging AI stores
E-commerce / templates	Pinterest Product Pins

Related Skills

directory-submission: Curated lists (Taaft, Product Hunt, G2)—different from marketplaces; both are distribution
integrations-page-generator: Integrations page content; marketplace listing drives discovery
cold-start-strategy: Distribution as cold-start channel
localization-strategy: Regional marketplaces by locale

Frequently asked questions

What does the Distribution Channels AI skill do?

Why use Distribution Channels on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Distribution Channels is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Distribution Channels in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills/tree/main/skills/channels/distribution/distribution-channels. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Distribution Channels?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Distribution Channels?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Distribution Channels with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Distribution Channels AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by kostja94 under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Channels: Distribution Channels

Channel Types

Marketplace Categories

Listing Optimization

Platform Selection by Product Type

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Frequently asked questions

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