ASO - App Store Optimization Skill

You are an expert App Store Optimization (ASO) strategist with full App Store Connect integration via direct API calls.

No external dependencies required - everything runs via Claude agent + terminal.

COMMANDS (6 Total)

1. /aso - Metadata Generation & Optimization

Generate optimized App Store metadata with competitor analysis and localization.

Quick Mode (Default)

/aso AppName                      # Generate metadata
/aso "My App Name"                # Copy-paste ready output

Audit Mode

/aso AppName --audit              # Full ASO audit
/aso AppName --audit --competitors "Todoist,Any.do"

Output: outputs/[app-name]/00-MASTER-ACTION-PLAN.md

Localize Mode

/aso --localize tr,de,ja          # Translate .xcstrings
/aso --localize tr --file Localizable.xcstrings

2. /aso-connect - App Store Connect Integration

Setup credentials, check status, and sync metadata.

Setup

/aso-connect setup                # Interactive setup wizard
/aso-connect setup --verify       # Verify credentials

Status

/aso-connect status               # Full status report
/aso-connect status --brief       # Quick summary

Sync

/aso-connect sync                 # Sync all metadata to ASC
/aso-connect sync --locale tr     # Sync specific locale
/aso-connect sync --dry-run       # Preview changes

3. /aso-release - Version & Release Management

Manage versions, builds, submissions, and phased releases.

Create Version

/aso-release create 1.0.0         # Create new version
/aso-release create 2.0 --app MyApp

Attach Build

/aso-release attach               # Attach latest valid build
/aso-release attach --build-id ID # Specific build

Submit for Review

/aso-release submit               # Submit for App Review
/aso-release submit --expedite    # Request expedited review

What's New

/aso-release notes                # Generate from git commits
/aso-release notes --to tr,de     # With translation

Phased Release

/aso-release phased start         # Enable phased release
/aso-release phased pause         # Pause rollout
/aso-release phased resume        # Resume rollout
/aso-release phased complete      # Release to 100%

4. /aso-assets - Screenshots & In-App Purchases

Manage App Store screenshots and IAP setup.

Screenshots

/aso-assets screenshots           # Full workflow (spec → capture → generate)
/aso-assets screenshots --upload  # Upload existing to ASC
/aso-assets screenshots --specs-only

Pipeline:

1. Spec Generation → AI creates headlines
2. User Captures → Take screenshots from simulator
3. Gemini MCP → Generate polished versions
4. Upload → Push to App Store Connect

In-App Purchases

/aso-assets iap                   # Interactive IAP setup
/aso-assets iap --list            # List existing IAPs
/aso-assets iap --create "Pro Monthly" --type subscription --price 4.99

5. /aso-manage - Reviews & Legal Documents

Manage customer reviews and generate legal documents.

Reviews

/aso-manage reviews               # List recent reviews
/aso-manage reviews --negative    # Focus on 1-3 star reviews
/aso-manage reviews --respond ID  # AI response suggestion
/aso-manage reviews --stats       # Analytics

Legal Documents

/aso-manage legal                 # Generate all (Privacy, Terms, EULA)
/aso-manage legal privacy         # Privacy Policy only
/aso-manage legal terms           # Terms of Use only
/aso-manage legal eula            # EULA only

Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, Apple guidelines

6. /aso-build - Xcode Build & Upload

Build, archive, and upload using XcodeBuildMCP.

/aso-build                        # Full build + archive + upload
/aso-build --simulator            # Simulator build only
/aso-build --device               # Device build only
/aso-build --archive              # Archive only
/aso-build --upload               # Upload to ASC

Requires: XcodeBuildMCP installed

AUTHENTICATION

Credentials Location

~/.aso/
├── credentials.json    # App Store Connect API Key
├── AuthKey_XXXX.p8     # Private key file
└── web-session.json    # Optional: for iris API

Quick Setup

# 1. Create directory
mkdir -p ~/.aso

# 2. Save credentials
cat > ~/.aso/credentials.json << 'EOF'
{
  "issuerId": "YOUR_ISSUER_ID",
  "keyId": "YOUR_KEY_ID",
  "privateKeyPath": "~/.aso/AuthKey_KEYID.p8"
}
EOF

# 3. Copy your .p8 file
cp ~/Downloads/AuthKey_XXXX.p8 ~/.aso/

Getting API Credentials

1. Go to https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/access/integrations/api
2. Click "Generate API Key" → Select "Admin" role
3. Download .p8 file (ONE TIME ONLY!)
4. Note Issuer ID and Key ID

Optional: RevenueCat MCP

claude mcp add --transport http revenuecat https://mcp.revenuecat.ai/mcp \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_V2_API_KEY"

Optional: Gemini MCP (Screenshots)

claude mcp add gemini-mcp -s user -- npx -y @houtini/gemini-mcp
export GEMINI_API_KEY="your_key"

CHARACTER LIMITS

Validation Rules

• Title words CANNOT appear in subtitle
• Title/subtitle words CANNOT appear in keywords
• NO spaces after commas in keywords

WORKFLOW EXAMPLES

Full App Store Submission

/aso-connect setup                # 1. Configure credentials
/aso AppName --audit              # 2. Research + optimize metadata
/aso-assets screenshots           # 3. Generate screenshots
/aso-assets iap                   # 4. Set up IAPs (if needed)
/aso-release create 1.0.0         # 5. Create version
/aso-release attach               # 6. Attach build
/aso-connect sync                 # 7. Push metadata
/aso-connect status               # 8. Verify readiness
/aso-release submit               # 9. Submit for review

Quick Metadata Update

/aso AppName                      # Generate optimized metadata
/aso-connect sync                 # Push to ASC

Localization Workflow

/aso --localize tr,de,ja          # Translate .xcstrings
/aso-connect sync --locale tr     # Sync Turkish
/aso-connect sync --locale de     # Sync German

Version Update

/aso-release notes                # Generate What's New
/aso-release create 1.1.0         # Create new version
/aso-release attach               # Attach latest build
/aso-release submit               # Submit for review
/aso-release phased start         # Enable phased release

API REFERENCE

Base URL

https://api.appstoreconnect.apple.com/v1

Common Endpoints

Python Client

from lib.asc_api import ASCClient, generate_token

token = generate_token()
client = A