Jain scriptures and religious texts are generally classified in a few main ways. Since there are many texts across centuries, it is best to classify them by authority, tradition, and type of content.

1) By authority

A. Canonical / Agamic texts

These are the most important scriptures, especially in the Shwetambar tradition.

• Anga Agamas – the principal canonical texts
• Upanga Agamas – subsidiary canon
• Cheda Sutras – monastic discipline and conduct
• Mula Sutras – basic foundational texts for monks/nuns
• Prakirnaka Sutras – miscellaneous teachings
• Chulika Sutras – supplementary texts

B. Non-canonical but authoritative texts

These are respected works by great acharyas, and are very important for study and doctrine.

• philosophical texts
• commentaries
• ritual manuals
• ethical treatises
• narrative and devotional literature

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2) By Jain tradition

A. Shwetambar texts

Shwetambar tradition accepts a large Agamic canon.

Main divisions:

• 11 Angas available in current tradition
• 12th Anga, Drishtivada, is considered lost
• other supporting Agamas as above

B. Digambar texts

Digambar tradition does not accept the Shwetambar Agama canon in the same form. It reveres other key texts and teachings preserved through acharyas.

Important Digambar scripture categories include:

• Shatkhandagama
• Kasayapahuda
• Samayasara
• Niyamasara
• Pravachanasara
• Panchastikaya
• Tattvartha Sutra is accepted by both traditions

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3) By content and purpose

A. Philosophical texts

These explain Jain metaphysics, soul, karma, liberation, and reality.

Examples:

• Tattvartha Sutra
• Samayasara
• Panchastikaya
• Niyamasara

B. Monastic discipline texts

These guide conduct, vows, repentance, and rules for monks/nuns.

Examples:

• Cheda Sutras
• Achara-related texts

C. Karma doctrine texts

These deeply explain karma theory in Jainism.

Examples:

• Shatkhandagama
• Kasayapahuda

D. Devotional / stotra literature

These are hymns, prayers, and praise texts.

Examples:

• Namokar Mantra
• Bhaktamar Stotra
• Kalyan Mandir Stotra
• Jai Dhavala, Mahadhavala contain doctrinal material too, though not purely devotional

E. Narrative and didactic literature

These teach Jain values through stories.

Examples:

• lives of Tirthankars
• stories of saints, kings, and householders
• Purana literature

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4) Main Jain canonical categories in Shwetambar tradition

1. Angas

The chief scriptures.

2. Upangas

Secondary canonical texts.

3. Cheda Sutras

Rules for monastic life and atonement.

4. Mula Sutras

Introductory and foundational texts.

5. Prakirnakas

Miscellaneous spiritual and disciplinary texts.

6. Chulikas

Supplementary or concluding texts.

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5) Important broad groups of Jain literature

If you want a simple overall classification, Jain texts can be grouped as:

1. Agamic / canonical scriptures
2. Philosophical treatises
3. Karma granthas
4. Monastic discipline texts
5. Devotional hymns and stotras
6. Narrative and didactic literature
7. Commentaries and sub-commentaries

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6) One-line summary

Jain scriptures are mainly divided into canonical Agamas, philosophical works, monastic discipline texts, karma texts, devotional stotras, and narrative literature, with important differences between Shwetambar and Digambar traditions.

If you want, I can also give you a full chart of Jain scriptures by name in Digambar and Shwetambar separately.