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# YMSL-G AI Marketplace
Discover, install, and manage AI-powered components — directly inside VS Code.

Overview
The YMSL-G AI Marketplace extension brings a full-featured marketplace experience into VS Code. Browse a curated library of Agents, Skills, Instructions, and Plugins — then install them to your workspace or globally with a single click.
Features
| Feature |
Description |
| Browse & Discover |
Explore Agents, Skills, Instructions, and Plugins in a unified view |
| One-Click Install |
Install components locally or globally with a single button |
| Advanced Search |
Filter by keyword, category, version, and tags |
| Install Management |
Track all installed items and view available updates |
| Update Notifications |
Get notified when new versions are available |
| Flexible Scopes |
Install per-project or globally across all workspaces |
Component Types
The extension supports four types of AI components:
| Type |
Description |
Storage Path |
| Agents |
AI-powered autonomous agents |
.github/agents/ |
| Skills |
Reusable AI skill modules |
.github/skills/ |
| Instructions |
Custom AI behavior instructions |
.github/instructions/ |
| Plugins |
VS Code extension plugins (coming soon) |
.github/plugins/ |
Installation Paths by Scope
Workspace → your-project/.github/<type>/<name>/
Global → ~/.copilot/<type>/<name>/
(Windows: C:\Users\<username>\.copilot\<type>\<name>\)
🏁 Getting Started
1. Install the Extension
- Open VS Code and press
Ctrl+Shift+X (Cmd+Shift+X on Mac)
- Search for "YMSL-G AI Marketplace"
- Click Install
2. Open the Marketplace
The marketplace panel appears automatically when a workspace folder is open.
To open it manually:
Ctrl+Shift+P → "YMSL-G AI Marketplace" → Enter
Using the Extension
Main Interface
Each component card displays:
- Component name and type
- Rating and number of reviews
- Version information
- Install button
- View Details button
Search & Filter
- Use the search box to find components by name or keyword
- Filter by component type: Agents, Skills, Instructions, or Plugins
- Filter by category to narrow results
- Sort by most downloads or alphabetically
Browsing Tabs
| Tab |
Description |
| Agents |
Browse autonomous AI agents |
| Skills |
Explore modular skill components |
| Instructions |
Discover custom instruction sets |
| Plugins |
View VS Code extension plugins |
| Installed |
See all installed components (workspace & global) |
Component Detail Page
Click View Details on any component to access:
- Description — Full overview of the component
- Features & Capabilities — Key functionality list
- Installation Info — Size, dependencies, permissions, VS Code requirements
- Configuration Example — Sample JSON configuration
- Support & Docs — Documentation, GitHub repo, and support links
- Reviews & Ratings — Community feedback
- Version History — Changelog for available versions
Installing Components
Step-by-step
1. Browse or search for a component
2. Click "View Details" to review it
3. Choose your installation scope:
- Workspace → project-specific, shared with your team
- Global → personal tools used across all projects
4. Click "Install"
5. Watch the progress indicator — done!
Scopes Explained
Workspace Installation
Installs to .github/<type>/<name>/ inside your project. Best for project-specific components your whole team uses.
Global Installation
Installs to ~/.copilot/<type>/<name>/. Best for personal tools used across multiple projects.
Managing Installed Components
View Installed Components
Go to the Installed tab to see all components. Filter by Workspace or Global scope. Each entry shows:
- Installation location
- Size
- Version
- Installation date
Check for Updates
Components with available updates show an "Update Available" badge in the Installed tab. Click Update to install the latest version.
Uninstall Components
In the Installed tab, find the component and click Uninstall.
You can also remove components manually:
Workspace: delete folder from your-project/.github/<type>/<name>/
Global: delete folder from ~/.copilot/<type>/<name>/
Version History
| Version |
Notes |
0.0.5 |
Removed gh CLI dependency |
0.0.1 |
Initial release — browse, install, and manage AI components |