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rudrankriyam/app-store-connect-cli-skills · updated Apr 8, 2026

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$npx skills add https://github.com/rudrankriyam/app-store-connect-cli-skills --skill asc-build-lifecycle
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summary

Query, monitor, and expire builds in App Store Connect with asc command-line tools.

  • ›Find builds by version, platform, or upload date; inspect processing state and build details with dedicated query commands
  • ›Manage build retention by previewing and applying expiration policies based on age thresholds, with dry-run support
  • ›Publish directly to TestFlight or App Store with end-to-end workflows including optional polling, submission, and confirmation flags
  • ›Distinguish between asc build
skill.md

asc build lifecycle

Use this skill to manage build state, processing, and retention.

Find the right build

  • Latest build:
    • asc builds info --app "APP_ID" --latest --version "1.2.3" --platform IOS
  • Next safe build number:
    • asc builds next-build-number --app "APP_ID" --version "1.2.3" --platform IOS
  • Recent builds:
    • asc builds list --app "APP_ID" --sort -uploadedDate --limit 10

Inspect processing state

  • asc builds info --build-id "BUILD_ID"

Distribution flows

  • Prefer end-to-end:
    • asc publish testflight --app "APP_ID" --ipa "./app.ipa" --group "GROUP_ID" --wait
    • asc publish appstore --app "APP_ID" --ipa "./app.ipa" --version "1.2.3" --wait --submit --confirm

Cleanup

  • Preview expiration:
    • asc builds expire-all --app "APP_ID" --older-than 90d --dry-run
  • Apply expiration:
    • asc builds expire-all --app "APP_ID" --older-than 90d --confirm
  • Single build:
    • asc builds expire --build-id "BUILD_ID" --confirm

Notes

  • asc builds upload prepares upload operations only; use asc publish for end-to-end flows.
  • For long processing times, use --wait, --poll-interval, and --timeout where supported.
how to use asc-build-lifecycle

How to use asc-build-lifecycle on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add asc-build-lifecycle
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/rudrankriyam/app-store-connect-cli-skills --skill asc-build-lifecycle

The skills CLI fetches asc-build-lifecycle from GitHub repository rudrankriyam/app-store-connect-cli-skills and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/asc-build-lifecycle

Reload or restart Cursor to activate asc-build-lifecycle. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /asc-build-lifecycle) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

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Use Cases▌

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
  • ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • −Don't skip validation of outputs
  • −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Be specific about desired format and style
  • ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path▌

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Ratings

4.8★★★★★72 reviews
  • ★★★★★Yuki Huang· Dec 28, 2024

    asc-build-lifecycle fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Yuki Mensah· Dec 20, 2024

    Registry listing for asc-build-lifecycle matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • ★★★★★Evelyn Sanchez· Dec 20, 2024

    asc-build-lifecycle fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 16, 2024

    asc-build-lifecycle reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Lucas Liu· Dec 12, 2024

    asc-build-lifecycle is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Meera Verma· Dec 12, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: asc-build-lifecycle is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • ★★★★★Evelyn Malhotra· Dec 8, 2024

    We added asc-build-lifecycle from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • ★★★★★Yuki Okafor· Nov 27, 2024

    asc-build-lifecycle reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Mateo Bhatia· Nov 15, 2024

    asc-build-lifecycle fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Kofi Iyer· Nov 11, 2024

    Useful defaults in asc-build-lifecycle — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

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