asc-release-flow

The `asc-release-flow` skill is designed to streamline the process of preparing and submitting iOS applications to the App Store using the App Store Connect (ASC) command-line interface. It assists developers in determining whether an app is ready for submission and guides them through the full release workflow, from validation to review submission. By automating pre-submission checks and providing clear guidance on blockers, the skill reduces the complexity and potential errors associated with manual app release processes.

Key features include readiness verification, staging without submission, explicit review submission, one-command upload and submission, and monitoring or canceling submissions. The skill performs thorough checks for build validity, metadata, screenshots, review details, content rights, encryption, In-App Purchase (IAP) readiness, Game Center integration, subscriptions, and App Privacy compliance. It categorizes blockers into API-fixable, web-session-fixable, and manual fallback, helping users understand which issues can be resolved programmatically versus manually. The skill also provides clear, step-by-step commands for each stage of the release flow, including dry-run validation and confirmation executions.

This skill is ideal for iOS developers, QA engineers, and release managers who frequently submit apps or updates to the App Store. It is especially useful for teams that maintain multiple app versions or complex metadata structures, as it helps ensure consistency and readiness before submission. Users seeking to automate repetitive tasks, minimize submission errors, or gain insight into blocking issues will find this skill particularly valuable. The skill caters to both first-time submissions and regular version updates, offering guidance for handling IAPs, subscriptions, Game Center features, and App Privacy requirements.