build-distribution

Build & Distribution

App build, signing, and distribution for all Apple platforms.

Agent Workflow (MANDATORY)

Before ANY distribution, use TeamCreate to spawn 3 agents:

1. fuse-ai-pilot:explore-codebase - Check existing build configuration
2. fuse-ai-pilot:research-expert - Verify latest App Store requirements
3. mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__show_build_settings - Review build settings

After implementation, run fuse-ai-pilot:sniper for validation.

Overview

When to Use

• Preparing app for release
• Configuring code signing
• Uploading to TestFlight
• Submitting to App Store
• Creating app icons
• CI/CD pipeline setup

Why Build Distribution Skill

| Feature | Benefit | |---------|---------| | Automatic signing | Simplifies certificate management | | TestFlight | Beta testing with users | | App Store | Public distribution | | CI/CD | Automated releases |

Reference Guide

| Need | Reference | |------|-----------| | Certificates, profiles | [code-signing.md](references/code-signing.md) | | Beta testing | [testflight.md](references/testflight.md) | | App Store submission | [app-store.md](references/app-store.md) | | Icons, assets | [app-icons.md](references/app-icons.md) | | In-app purchases, subscriptions | [storekit2.md](references/storekit2.md) |

Release Checklist

• [ ] Version and build number updated
• [ ] App icons complete (light/dark/tinted)
• [ ] Privacy manifest (PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy)
• [ ] Release configuration
• [ ] Archive validates
• [ ] TestFlight tested
• [ ] Screenshots updated
• [ ] App Store metadata complete

Best Practices

1. Automatic signing - Let Xcode manage
2. TestFlight first - Always beta test
3. Increment build - Every upload needs new build number
4. Privacy manifest - Required for App Store
5. fastlane - Automate repetitive tasks
6. CI/CD - GitHub Actions for automation