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

Territory-specific pricing for subscriptions and in-app purchases using CSV import, price schedules, and per-territory commands.

  • ›Supports both subscriptions and IAP with dedicated setup commands for bootstrapping new products with initial pricing and localization in one verified flow
  • ›Bulk PPP updates via CSV import with dry-run validation; manual one-off pricing via set command with optional future-date scheduling
  • ›Includes summary views, price-point lookup, and availability managemen
skill.md

PPP pricing (per-territory pricing)

Use this skill to create or update localized pricing across territories based on purchasing power parity (PPP) or your own regional pricing strategy.

Prefer the current high-level flows:

  • asc subscriptions setup and asc iap setup when you are creating a new product
  • asc subscriptions pricing ... for subscription pricing changes
  • asc iap pricing summary and asc iap pricing schedules ... for IAP pricing changes

Preconditions

  • Ensure credentials are set (asc auth login or ASC_* env vars).
  • Prefer ASC_APP_ID or pass --app explicitly.
  • Decide your base territory (usually USA) and baseline price.
  • Use asc pricing territories list --paginate if you need supported territory IDs.

Subscription PPP workflow

New subscription: bootstrap with setup

Use setup when you are creating a new subscription and want to create the group, subscription, first localization, initial price, and availability in one verified flow.

asc subscriptions setup \
  --app "APP_ID" \
  --group-reference-name "Pro" \
  --reference-name "Pro Monthly" \
  --product-id "com.example.pro.monthly" \
  --subscription-period ONE_MONTH \
  --locale "en-US" \
  --display-name "Pro Monthly" \
  --description "Unlock everything" \
  --price "9.99" \
  --price-territory "USA" \
  --territories "USA,CAN,GBR" \
  --output json

Notes:

  • setup verifies the created state by default.
  • Use --no-verify only when you explicitly want speed over readback verification.
  • Use --tier or --price-point-id instead of --price when your workflow is tier-driven.

Inspect current subscription pricing before changes

Use the summary view first when you want a compact current-state snapshot.

asc subscriptions pricing summary --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territory "USA"
asc subscriptions pricing summary --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territory "IND"
asc subscriptions pricing prices list --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --paginate

Use summary for quick before/after spot checks and prices list when you need raw price records.

Preferred bulk PPP update: import a CSV with dry run

For broad PPP rollouts, prefer the subscription pricing import command instead of manually adding territory prices one by one.

Example CSV:

territory,price,start_date,preserved
IND,2.99,2026-04-01,false
BRA,4.99,2026-04-01,false
MEX,4.99,2026-04-01,false
DEU,8.99,2026-04-01,false

Dry-run first:

asc subscriptions pricing prices import \
  --subscription-id "SUB_ID" \
  --input "./ppp-prices.csv" \
  --dry-run \
  --output table

Apply for real:

asc subscriptions pricing prices import \
  --subscription-id "SUB_ID" \
  --input "./ppp-prices.csv" \
  --output table

Notes:

  • --dry-run validates rows and resolves price points without creating prices.
  • --continue-on-error=false gives you a fail-fast mode.
  • CSV required columns: territory, price
  • CSV optional columns: currency_code, start_date, preserved, preserve_current_price, price_point_id
  • When price_point_id is omitted, the CLI resolves the matching price point for the row's territory and price automatically.
  • Territory inputs in import can be 3-letter IDs, 2-letter codes, or common territory names that map cleanly.

One-off subscription territory changes

For a small number of manual overrides, use the canonical set command.

asc subscriptions pricing prices set --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --price "2.99" --territory "IND"
asc subscriptions pricing prices set --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --tier 5 --territory "BRA"
asc subscriptions pricing prices set --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --price-point "PRICE_POINT_ID" --territory "DEU"

Notes:

  • Add --start-date "YYYY-MM-DD" to schedule a future change.
  • Add --preserved when you want to preserve the current price relationship.
  • The command handles both initial pricing and later price changes.

Discover raw price points only when you need them

Use price-point lookup and equalizations when you want to inspect Apple's localized ladder directly or pin exact price point IDs.

asc subscriptions pricing price-points list --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territory "USA" --paginate --price "9.99"
asc subscriptions pricing price-points equalizations --price-point-id "PRICE_POINT_ID" --paginate

Verify after apply

Re-run the summary and raw list views after changes.

asc subscriptions pricing summary --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territory "IND"
asc subscriptions pricing summary --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territory "BRA"
asc subscriptions pricing prices list --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --paginate

If the subscription was newly created, you can also use asc subscriptions setup with verification enabled instead of stitching together separate create and pricing steps.

Subscription availability

If you need to explicitly enable territories for an existing subscription, use the pricing availability family.

asc subscriptions pricing availability edit --subscription-id "SUB_ID" --territories "USA,CAN,IND,BRA"
asc subscriptions pricing availability view --subscription-id "SUB_ID"

IAP PPP workflow

New IAP: bootstrap with setup

Use setup when you are creating a new IAP and want to create the product, first localization, and initial price schedule in one verified flow.

asc iap setup \
  --app "APP_ID" \
  --type NON_CONSUMABLE \
  --reference-name "Pro Lifetime" \
  --product-id "com.example.pro.lifetime" \
  --locale "en-US" \
  --display-name "Pro Lifetime" \
  --description "Unlock everything forever" \
  --price "9.99" \
  --base-territory "USA" \
  --output json

Notes:

  • setup verifies the created IAP, localization, and price schedule by default.
  • Use --start-date for scheduled pricing.
  • Use --tier or --price-point-id when you want deterministic tier- or ID-based setup.

Inspect current IAP pricing before changes

Use asc iap pricing summary as the main current-state summary for PPP work.

asc iap pricing summary --iap-id "IAP_ID" --territory "USA"
asc iap pricing summary --iap-id "IAP_ID" --territory "IND"

This returns the base territory, current price, estimated proceeds, and scheduled changes for the requested territory.

Discover candidate IAP price points

Use price-point lookup when you want to inspect or pin exact price point IDs.

asc iap pricing price-points list --iap-id "IAP_ID" --territory "USA" --paginate --price "9.99"
asc iap pricing price-points equalizations --id "PRICE_POINT_ID"

Create or update an IAP price schedule

For manual PPP updates, create a price schedule directly.

asc iap pricing schedules create --iap-id "IAP_ID" --base-territory "USA" --price "4.99" --start-date "2026-04-01"
asc iap pricing schedules create --iap-id "IAP_ID" --base-territory "USA" --tier 5 --start-date "2026-04-01"
asc iap pricing schedules create --iap-id "IAP_ID" --base-territory "USA" --prices "PRICE_POINT_ID:2026-04-01"

Use these when you are intentionally creating or replacing schedule entries. For deeper inspection:

asc iap pricing schedules view --iap-id "IAP_ID"
asc iap pricing schedules manual-prices --schedule-id "SCHEDULE_ID" --paginate
asc iap pricing schedules automatic-prices --schedule-id "SCHEDULE_ID" --paginate

Verify after apply

Use the summary command again after scheduling or applying pricing changes.

asc iap pricing summary --iap-id "IAP_ID" --territory "USA"
asc iap pricing summary --iap-id "IAP_ID" --territory "IND"

For future-dated schedules, expect scheduled changes rather than an immediately updated current price.

Common PPP strategy patterns

Base territory first

  • Pick one baseline territory, usually USA.
  • Set the baseline price there first.
  • Derive lower or higher territory targets from that baseline.

Tiered regional pricing

  • High-income markets stay close to baseline.
  • Mid-income markets get moderate discounts.
  • Lower-income markets get stronger PPP adjustments.

Spreadsheet-driven rollout

  • Build the target territory list in a CSV.
  • Dry-run the import.
  • Fix any resolution failures.
  • Apply the import.
  • Re-run summary checks for the most important territories.

Notes

  • Prefer canonical commands in docs and automation: asc subscriptions pricing ...
  • Older asc subscriptions prices ... paths still exist, but the canonical pricing family is clearer.
  • Prefer canonical IAP commands in docs and automation: asc iap pricing ...
  • asc subscriptions pricing prices import --dry-run is the safest subscription batch PPP path today.
  • asc subscriptions setup and asc iap setup already provide built-in post-create verification.
  • There is not yet a single first-class before/after PPP diff command; use the current summary commands before and after apply.
  • Price changes may take time to propagate in App Store Connect and storefronts.
how to use asc-ppp-pricing

How to use asc-ppp-pricing 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-ppp-pricing
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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-ppp-pricing

The skills CLI fetches asc-ppp-pricing 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:

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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/asc-ppp-pricing

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

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Security & Verification Notice

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Use Cases▌

User Story & Requirements Generation

Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs

Example

Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios

✓

Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage

Competitive Analysis

Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps

Example

Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities

✓

Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days

Roadmap Prioritization

Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs

Example

Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale

✓

Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster

Stakeholder Communication

Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations

Example

Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement

✓

Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
  • ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
  • ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
  • ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels

Time Estimate

30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install product management skill
  2. 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
  3. 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
  4. 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
  5. 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
  6. 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
  7. 7.Share effective prompts with product team

Common Pitfalls

  • ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
  • ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
  • ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
  • ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
  • ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
  • +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
  • +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
  • +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
  • +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
  • +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition

✗ Don't

  • −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
  • −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
  • −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
  • −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
  • −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
  • ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
  • ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
  • ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.

Learning Path▌

  1. 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
  2. 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
  3. 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
  4. 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation

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Ratings

4.6★★★★★48 reviews
  • ★★★★★Meera Singh· Dec 28, 2024

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

  • ★★★★★Alexander Huang· Dec 20, 2024

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

  • ★★★★★Aisha Park· Dec 20, 2024

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

  • ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 16, 2024

    I recommend asc-ppp-pricing for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Carlos Verma· Nov 19, 2024

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

  • ★★★★★Kabir Ghosh· Nov 15, 2024

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

  • ★★★★★Kaira Abebe· Nov 11, 2024

    I recommend asc-ppp-pricing for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Hassan Shah· Nov 11, 2024

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

  • ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 7, 2024

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

  • ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 26, 2024

    asc-ppp-pricing has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

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