asc-build-lifecycle

The asc-build-lifecycle skill helps developers and release managers manage the lifecycle of application builds using the asc command-line workflow. It is designed to simplify common build management tasks such as locating the latest build, checking build processing status, determining the next safe build number, and cleaning up expired or outdated builds. The skill addresses operational challenges that occur during app release workflows, especially when handling multiple build versions, long processing times, or build retention policies across TestFlight and App Store distribution pipelines.

The skill provides commands for identifying and inspecting builds, including retrieving the latest build for a specific version, listing recent uploads, and viewing detailed processing information for a specific build ID. It also supports end-to-end distribution workflows through integrated publishing commands for TestFlight and App Store releases. For maintenance and retention management, the skill includes cleanup utilities that allow users to preview and expire older builds using configurable age thresholds. Additional operational controls such as waiting for processing completion, polling intervals, and timeout management help support long-running publishing and processing tasks.

This skill is useful for iOS release engineers, CI/CD maintainers, DevOps teams, and mobile developers who regularly manage App Store Connect build workflows. It is particularly valuable in automated deployment environments where build numbering consistency, processing visibility, and retention cleanup are important. Teams distributing builds through TestFlight or preparing App Store submissions can use this skill to streamline release operations and reduce manual build management overhead.