Anthropic Software Directory Policy and Terms for Developers

Q: What must developers provide?

Privacy policy, support, docs, test account and sample prompts.

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⚡ TL;DR Listed MCP servers, Skills and plugins must respect usage rules, protect privacy and provide docs and support. Some categories are barred. Terms cover rights, branding use and removal.

Getting listed requires meeting clear standards. The Anthropic Software Directory Policy explains them.

Developer guide. 📜

📜 What the Anthropic Software Directory Policy Covers

Safety, security and compatibility standards for software in Anthropic's directories, such as MCP servers, Skills and plugins, with initial and ongoing reviews.

✅ Core Requirements

Software must not help violate usage rules or bypass safeguards, must collect only needed data and stay out of Claude's memory and chat history. Developers provide a privacy policy, support contacts, docs, a test account and sample prompts.

🚫 Barred Software

Examples:

💸 Tools that move money without human oversight
🎨 Most AI image, video and audio generators
📢 Ad-driven tools
🔞 Adult content

MCP servers also face rules on error handling, token efficiency, authentication and tool annotations.

🤝 Directory Terms

You confirm rights and compliance, let Anthropic display your branding and test your software, and indemnify Anthropic. Listing isn't a partnership, and Anthropic can remove listings anytime.

💡 Pro tip Set up a vulnerability reporting channel before you submit; it's required.

Meeting the Anthropic Software Directory Policy speeds approval. Need help preparing a directory submission? Lord Of The Wix can assist. ✨

❓ Anthropic Software Directory Policy FAQ

What software does the policy cover?

MCP servers, Skills and plugins in Anthropic's directories.

What must developers provide?

What software is barred?

Unsupervised money movement, most media generators, ad-driven tools, adult content.

Can Anthropic remove listings?

Yes, at any time.

Does listing create a partnership?

No.

🙏 Credit: This article is based on public information from the Claude Help Center. Claude is a product of Anthropic. Source: support.claude.com.

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