Earn Money Publishing MCP Servers on AppHighway
Publish your MCP tools on AppHighway, reach thousands of Claude Code users, and earn 90% of every point spent on your tools. Here''s how to get started.
TL;DR
- Publish your MCP tools on AppHighway and keep 90% of the revenue
- Your tools are automatically available to all Claude Code users via the marketplace
- Set your own pricing (1-10 points per call) and track earnings in real time
- Only paying subscribers generate publisher revenue (not free tier users)
- No upfront cost — sign up, publish, and start earning
What Is the AppHighway Publisher Program?
AppHighway is a curated marketplace for MCP tools — like an app store for AI agent tooling. The Publisher Program lets you distribute your MCP servers to thousands of developers using Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP clients.
You keep 90% of every point spent on your tools. AppHighway handles discovery, billing, authentication, and distribution.
How to Publish Your First Tool
1. Sign Up & Access the Publisher Dashboard
Create an account at apphighway.com and navigate to Dashboard → Publisher. Apply for publisher access — approval is typically within 24 hours. Once approved, you''ll see your Publisher Dashboard with analytics, earnings, and tool management.
2. Create a New Tool
Click ''Create New Tool'' and fill in the details: tool name, description, category, and your MCP server endpoint URL. Write a clear, SEO-friendly description — this is how users discover your tool in the marketplace.
Choose your category carefully: Data Transformation, AI & NLP, Developer Utilities, Media & Documents, or Web & Network.
3. Configure Schema & Pricing
Define your input/output schema using JSON Schema and set the points cost per call (1-10 points). Higher-complexity tools can charge more, but competitive pricing drives adoption. Consider starting lower to build ratings and reviews.
Pricing guide: Simple utilities (1-2 pts), data processing (2-4 pts), AI-powered tools (4-7 pts), complex analysis (7-10 pts).
4. Submit for Review
Submit your tool for review. The AppHighway team checks for functionality, security, and quality. Once approved, your tool goes live on the marketplace and is immediately available to all users — including Claude Code users via the plugin marketplace.
How Billing & Revenue Works
When a user calls your tool, points are deducted from their balance before the request is processed. You earn 90% of the point value, and AppHighway keeps 10% for platform costs.
Example: Your tool costs 5 points per call. A Pro subscriber uses it 100 times in a month. That''s 500 points × 90% = 450 points of revenue for you.
Revenue Eligibility
Important: Not all usage generates publisher revenue. Revenue is only earned from paying subscribers (Starter, Pro, Scale plans).
- Free tier users (150 free monthly points) — no revenue
- Referral users during their first month — no revenue
- All paying subscribers — full 90% revenue share
Claude Code Distribution
Once your tool is approved, it automatically appears in the apphighway/claude-plugins marketplace. Claude Code users can discover and install your tool via the /plugins menu. No extra work needed on your end.
/plugins → Marketplace → apphighway-tools → Install your-tool-nameYour tool also appears on the AppHighway web marketplace, MCP registry, and is discoverable by all MCP-compatible clients.
Tips for Maximizing Revenue
Write Great Descriptions
Clear, keyword-rich descriptions help users find your tool. Explain what it does, when to use it, and what output to expect.
Price Competitively
Start with lower pricing to build adoption and reviews. You can adjust pricing later as your user base grows.
Respond to Reviews
Engage with user feedback. Positive reviews boost your tool''s visibility in marketplace search results.
Ship Reliable Tools
Fast response times, clear error messages, and consistent output build trust and drive repeat usage.
Start Earning Today
The MCP ecosystem is growing fast, and AppHighway puts your tools in front of developers who are actively looking for them. Publish your first tool, set your price, and start earning 90% revenue from day one.
Ready to publish? Head to your Publisher Dashboard and create your first tool.
Publisher Dashboard