Prepare for Public Marketplace Release #3
Description
Overview
Checklist of tasks needed before submitting to Google Workspace Marketplace for public distribution.
Prerequisites
- Privacy policy finalized (see Research: Privacy Policy Requirements for Google Workspace Add-on #1)
- Icons created (see Design: Create Marketplace Icons #2)
- Tested by multiple users in private deployment
- No critical bugs or issues
- Documentation complete
Google Cloud Project Setup
- Create dedicated Google Cloud Project (separate from default Apps Script project)
- Enable Google Workspace Marketplace SDK
- Configure OAuth consent screen
- Add app name, logo, support email
- Add privacy policy URL
- Add terms of service URL (if required)
- Verify OAuth scopes
Marketplace Listing
- Write compelling description
- Create screenshots (1280x800px recommended)
- Show menu in Extensions
- Show export dialog
- Show JSON output example
- Add support/contact information
- Define category tags
- Set pricing (free)
Code Quality
- Code review and cleanup
- Add error handling for edge cases
- Test with various data types (formulas, merged cells, empty cells, etc.)
- Performance testing with large ranges
- Ensure all OAuth scopes are minimal and justified
Documentation for Users
- Update README with marketplace install link
- Create user guide (if needed)
- Document known limitations
- FAQ section
Submission Process
- Submit for Google review
- Respond to any feedback/requests from Google
- Address any compliance issues
- Final approval and publication
Post-Release
- Update repository visibility to public
- Monitor for user feedback/issues
- Set up support process (GitHub issues)
- Consider analytics/usage tracking (optional)
Timeline
- Defer until after private testing phase complete
- Estimated: 2-4 weeks after private beta successful
Related Issues
- Research: Privacy Policy Requirements for Google Workspace Add-on #1 Privacy Policy Research
- Design: Create Marketplace Icons #2 Marketplace Icons