Sign a Plugin for Private Distribution
If you plan to distribute a Trados Studio plugin privately (outside the public AppStore), RWS can sign your plugin so it installs smoothly in supported versions of Trados Studio and is trusted by the application. After signing, you can distribute the plugin directly or via a Private AppStore endpoint.
Request Plugin Signing
Send an email to AppStore Support with the subject: Sign Plugin: <Plugin Name> v<Version>
Include the following required information in the email body:
| Item | Description | Example/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Download Link | Share link to unsigned plugin | OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox (no email attachments) |
| Plugin Name | Name of plugin | Must match plugin manifest |
| Plugin Version | Version number | Must match plugin manifest |
| Supported Products | Target Trados products | "Trados Studio" or "Trados Cloud" |
| Plugin Description | Brief purpose description | Optional but recommended - helps validate metadata |
| Distribution Notes | Special requirements | Optional - e.g., need Private AppStore endpoint |
Delivery Preferences
Default delivery: We will provide you with a secure download link to the signed plugin once ready.
Custom delivery: If you prefer us to upload the signed plugin to a specific location you manage, include:
- Destination details
- Any required credentials
What Happens Next
Validation: We verify the plugin structure and metadata and run basic checks.
Signing: We sign the plugin and prepare it for distribution.
Delivery: We share the signed plugin link or upload it to your preferred location.
Timelines
Provided all required information is available, signing is typically completed within 48 hours.
Important Notes
Note
One signed build per version: Each new build or version requires a new signing request.
Tip
Installation: End users can install the signed plugin using the standard Trados Studio plugin installation process.
Tip
Private AppStore option: If you want to distribute through a Private AppStore endpoint (so users can discover and install directly from within Trados Studio), indicate this in your email. We can provision a unique endpoint and share the URL with you.
Distribution Options After Signing
Direct Distribution
- Share the signed plugin file directly with your users
- Users install via Trados Studio's standard plugin installation process
Private AppStore Endpoint
- Request a private AppStore URL during the signing process
- Users can discover and install your plugin directly from within Trados Studio
- Maintains the familiar AppStore experience for your users