# Navigating the Marketplace

> Source: https://parallelworks.com/docs/marketplace

# Navigating the Marketplace

In the ACTIVATE Marketplace, you can access pre-configured workflows, storage resources, and compute resources from other users in your organization. 

Click your username, then **Marketplace**. 

![Screenshot of the user clicking Marketplace from the username dropdown menu.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-marketplace.png)

You’ll be taken to the Marketplace home page. 

![Screenshot of the Marketplace's home page.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/marketplace-home-page.png)

All resource categories are limited to ten items by default. Click **View all** to see a complete item list. 

Use the search bar at the top of the page to find items by creator, type, or name. To filter viewable items, click an item in **Filters** or **Type** on the left. 

Any Marketplace item with a green check icon  is verified by your organization. 

## Favoriting Workflows

Click the worfklow you’d like to use. 

![Screenshot of the user selecting a Marketplace workflow item.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-workflow-marketplace.png)

On the next page, click **latest** to open the dropdown menu of versions. Choose the version you'd like to use.

![Screenshot of the user clicking the version arrow.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-worfklow-version-menu.png)

:::info About Versions
If you select the latest version, your Marketplace item will be updated whenever the item’s creator makes a change or a new version. 

Alternatively, you can select any of the versions listed in the dropdown menu. If you use a specific version of an item, it will not be updated in your account if the item’s creator makes changes. 
:::

Click the **Use** button. 

![Screenshot of the user clicking the use button.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-workflow-use-button.png)

The **Use** button will turn green. The message _Using version successfully_ will appear in the bottom right corner of your screen. 

The workflow will appear under **Marketplace Workflows** on your **Workflows** page. The version number or _latest_ will be included in the item’s **Name** and **Tags**. 

![Screenshot of the workflow appearing on the user's Workflows page.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/marketplace-workflows-view.png)

## Forking an Item

This method allows you to copy an item into your ACTIVATE account.

### Forking Compute Resources

Click the compute resource you’d like to use. 

![Screenshot of the user selecting a Marketplace workflow item.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-compute-resource.png)

On the next page, click **latest** to open the dropdown menu of versions. Choose the version you'd like to use.

![Screenshot of the user clicking the version arrow.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-compute-version-menu.png)

Click the **Fork** button.

![Screenshot of the user clicking the Fork icon.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-compute-fork-version.png)

A dialog box will appear. Enter a **New compute name**. Click **Fork**.

![Screenshot of the user clicking the Fork button.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-compute-fork-button.png)

You’ll be taken to the new compute resource's configuration page. 

The compute resource will also appear on the **Clusters** page. The version number you created the fork from will be included in **Tags**. 

![Screenshot of the workflow appearing on the user's Workflow's page.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/forked-compute-view.png)

### Forking Workflows

Click the workflow you’d like to use. 

![Screenshot of the user selecting a Marketplace workflow item.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-workflow-marketplace.png)

On the next page, click the fork  icon. 

![Screenshot of the user clicking the Fork icon.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-workflow-fork-icon.png)

A dialog box will appear. Enter a **New workflow name**. Click **Fork**.

![Screenshot of the user clicking the Fork button.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-workflow-fork-button.png)

You’ll be taken to the new workflow's configuration page. 

The workflow will also appear on the **Workflows** page beneath **My Workflows**.

Forking automatically creates the new item from the latest published version; the version number you created the fork from will be included in **Tags**. 

![Screenshot of the workflow appearing on the user's Workflow's page.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/forked-workflow-view.png)

### Forking Storage Resources

Click the storage resource you’d like to use. 

![Screenshot of the user selecting a Marketplace workflow item.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-storage-resource.png)

On the next page, click **latest** to open the dropdown menu of versions. Choose the version you'd like to use.

![Screenshot of the user clicking the version arrow.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-storage-version-menu.png)

Click the **Fork** button.

![Screenshot of the user clicking the Fork icon.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-storage-fork-version.png)

A dialog box will appear. Enter a **New storage name**. Click the checkbox if you want your new resource to be **Persistent**.

Click **Fork**.

![Screenshot of the user clicking the Fork button.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-storage-fork-button.png)

You’ll be taken to the new storage resource's configuration page. 

The storage resource will also appear on the **Storage** page with your other storage resources. The version number you created the fork from will be included in **Tags**. 

![Screenshot of the workflow appearing on the user's Workflow's page.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/forked-storage-view.png)

## Publishing an Item

You can quickly and easily share an item in your account with other users in your organization.  

At the bottom of the Marketplace page, click **Publish to Marketplace**. 

![Screenshot of the usering clicking Publish to Marketplace.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-publish-marketplace.png)

On the next page, choose the **Item to publish** from your account.

Enter a **Name**. This is the item’s display name and must be a unique value. 

Enter a **Marketplace Slug**. This is a unique identifier that appears at the end of the Marketplace URL when others navigate to the item’s page. 

Choose the **Privacy** level for your item.

When you’re done, click **Publish**.

![Screenshot of the user clicking Publish.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-publish.png)

The message _Successfully published item_ will appear in the top right corner of your screen, and you’ll be taken to the item’s Marketplace page. 

![Screenshot of the new workflow's Marketplace page.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/newly-published-workflow.png)

## Editing an Item

Click the Marketplace item you’d like to edit.  

![Screenshot of the user selecting a Marketplace workflow item.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-workflow-marketplace.png)

Click the edit  icon. 

![Screenshot of the user clicking the edit icon.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-edit-workflow.png)

You’ll be taken to the item’s **General** settings.

![Screenshot of the General settings tab.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/blank-edit-workflow-settings.png)

You can change the same settings that were chosen when the item was created: **Name**, **Marketplace Slug**, and **Privacy**.

Use the **Summary** field to add a short description that will be displayed beneath the item’s thumbnail on the Marketplace. 

<u>Admin Settings</u>

- If you check **Verified**, a green checkmark will be displayed next to the item’s name on the Marketplace.
- If you check **Featured**, the item will be displayed at the top of the Marketplace for all users in your organization.
- If you check **Publish as Organization**, the item’s creator will be your organization’s name instead of your username.

If you click the **Description** tab, you can add a markdown description that will be displayed on the item’s Marketplace page. 

## Publishing a New Item Version

Click the Marketplace item you’d like to version.  

![Screenshot of the user selecting a Marketplace workflow item.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-workflow-marketplace.png)

Click the edit  icon. 

![Screenshot of the user clicking the edit icon.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-edit-workflow.png)

Click **Versions**.

![Screenshot of the user clicking the Versions tab.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-versions-tab.png)

Click **Publish**. 

![Screenshot of the user clicking the Publish button.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-publish-new-workflow.png)

Choose the **Resource** that will be this item's new verison. 

Enter a **Version** number. This value must start with "v" followed by at least two characters. We recommend the format v0.0.0 to accomodate a range of version changes.

Click **Publish version**.

![Screenshot of the user clicking Publish version.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-publish-version.png)

The message _Version published successfully_ will appear in the top right corner of your screen.

## Deleting an Item

Click the Marketplace item you’d like to delete.  

![Screenshot of the user selecting a Marketplace workflow item.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-workflow-marketplace.png)

Click the edit  icon. 

![Screenshot of the user clicking the edit icon.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-edit-workflow.png)

Click the **Delete** button. 

![Screenshot of the user clicking the Delete button.](/content-images/docs/marketplace/click-delete-workflow.png) 

The message _Item deleted successfully_ will appear in the top right corner of your screen.

## Further Reading

For more information about creating your own workflows, please see [**Building Workflows**](/docs/run/workflows/building-workflows).
