The Full Pipeline
Compliance Check
4.3 Duplication · 4.2 Minimum Functionality · 2.1 Completeness · 5.1.1 Privacy
Build & Upload
xcodebuild archive → exportArchive → IPA → asc upload
Metadata & ASO
AI descriptions · en/zh localization · keyword optimization (100 chars)
Screenshot Automation
Simulator 6.7" + 6.1" + iPad · device framing · What's New
Review & Submit
asc submit · heartbeat polling every 30 min · status tracking
Auto-Fix & Retry
Parse rejection reason → write to memory → auto-fix → resubmit
Why
| Manual Publishing | AppStore Publisher | |
|---|---|---|
| Steps required | 50+ manual steps | 1 command |
| Time per submission | 2–4 hours | ~15 minutes |
| Metadata & ASO | Write by hand, per language | AI-generated, en/zh auto |
| Screenshots | Manual capture + framing | Simulator auto-capture |
| Rejection handling | Read email, guess fix | Auto-parse, fix, resubmit |
| Compliance checks | Hope for the best | 40+ automated preflight checks |
| Price | Your time | Free, MIT License |
FAQ
What is AppStore Publisher?
AppStore Publisher is a free, open-source AI Agent skill that automates the entire iOS App Store publishing pipeline. It replaces 50+ manual steps with a single command — from compliance checks and xcodebuild archiving to metadata generation, screenshot automation, App Store submission, and rejection recovery.
Which AI agents are supported?
AppStore Publisher works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. Any AI coding agent that supports the skills protocol can install it via npx skills add SDLLL/appstore-publisher.
How do I install it?
Run npx skills add SDLLL/appstore-publisher in your terminal, then tell your AI agent "publish my app." The skill handles building, metadata, screenshots, and submission automatically.
What does the pipeline do?
The six-stage pipeline covers: (1) compliance pre-check against Apple Review Guidelines, (2) xcodebuild archive and IPA upload, (3) AI-generated metadata with en/zh localization and ASO keyword optimization, (4) automated screenshots for 6.7", 6.1", and iPad sizes, (5) submission with 30-minute heartbeat polling, and (6) automatic rejection parsing, fix, and resubmission.
Is it free?
Yes. AppStore Publisher is free and open-source under the MIT License. It requires macOS and an active Apple Developer account.