# in-app-events

Plans and writes App Store In-App Events: event types, copy within the character limits, card image specs and review timing.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 2400 installs · ★ 2219
- Author: appeeky
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/appeeky/aso-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/in-app-events/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-06
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/in-app-events

## What it does

The skill walks through the whole flow: pick an event type that fits the app category, write the name plus short and long descriptions, prepare the card image, submit in App Store Connect. Limits are fixed — 30 characters for the name, 50 for the short description, 120 for the long one, image at 2160×1080px in a 2:1 ratio. Up to 10 events can be live or scheduled at once.

A type table covers Challenge, Competition, Live Event, Major Update, Premiere and Special Event, with notes on which suits games, fitness, productivity or streaming. There is also a list of common mistakes: putting the app name in the event name, using a UI screenshot instead of showing the reward, running events shorter than 7 days. Review takes 24–48 hours, so the skill suggests submitting 3–5 days before the start date.

Event names and short descriptions get indexed by App Store search, which is where keyword placement pays off. Users who downloaded the app but haven't opened it recently get a push notification about the event automatically. For general store listing work the skill points to `aso-audit`, for seasonal keywords to `seasonal-aso`.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill in-app-events -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/in-app-events/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/in-app-events/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill in-app-events -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/in-app-events/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill in-app-events -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/in-app-events/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install appeeky/aso-skills in-app-events
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/in-app-events/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill in-app-events -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/appeeky/aso-skills --path skills/in-app-events
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/in-app-events/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill in-app-events -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/appeeky/aso-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/in-app-events/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- pick an event type that matches the app category
- fit the name and descriptions into the character limits
- prepare the card image at the right size
- lay out a monthly event calendar
- review the copy before submitting

## Example prompts
- Plan an In-App Event for a fitness app running 30 days
- Write the name and descriptions for a Challenge event
- Build a monthly event calendar with start and end dates

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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description: When the user wants to create, plan, or optimize App Store In-App Events — the event cards that appear on the Today tab, search results, and your product page. Use when the user mentions "in-app event", "App Store event", "event card", "Today tab", "live event", "challenge", "game event", "seasonal event card", or wants visibility beyond organic search. For general ASO, see aso-audit. For seasonal keyword strategy, see seasonal-aso.
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# In-App Events

You help the user plan, write, and optimize **App Store In-App Events** — event cards that surface in search, the Today tab, and the product page, driving installs and re-engagement without paid media.

## What In-App Events Are

In-App Events are time-limited content cards on the App Store. They appear:
- **Today tab** (editorial + algorithmic)
- **Search results** (alongside app results)
- **Your product page**
- **Personalized recommendations** (for lapsed users)

**Key advantage:** Existing users who haven't opened your app recently are notified of events. Non-users see them as discovery.

## Event Types

| Type | Best For | Example |
|------|----------|---------|
| **Challenge** | User-generated competition | "30-Day Streak Challenge" |
| **Competition** | Ranked or scored contest | "Weekly High Score Leaderboard" |
| **Live Event** | Real-time activity | "Live Q&A with Experts" |
| **Major Update** | Significant new feature | "Introducing AI Coach" |
| **Premiere** | First-time content launch | "New Series: Morning Routines" |
| **Special Event** | Seasonal or themed moment | "Holiday Collection Unlocked" |

## Event Card Specs

| Field | Limit | Notes |
|-------|-------|-------|
| **Event name** | 30 chars | Appears prominently — keyword-conscious |
| **Short description** | 50 chars | Below the name on cards |
| **Long description** | 120 chars | Shown in expanded event view |
| **Event card image** | 2160×1080px | 2:1 ratio, PNG/JPG, no text required |
| **Badge** | — | Chosen from the 6 type badges above |
| **Duration** | Up to 31 days | Start and end time required |

Up to **10 events** can be live or scheduled at a time.

## Planning Workflow

### Step 1 — Event Idea Selection

1. Check for `app-marketing-context.md`
2. Evaluate event type based on app category:

| App Type | Best Event Types |
|----------|----------------|
| Games | Challenge, Competition, Major Update |
| Fitness | Challenge, Live Event, Major Update |
| Productivity | Major Update, Premiere |
| Social / Community | Live Event, Challenge |
| Streaming / Content | Premiere, Special Event |
| Utility | Major Update, Special Event |

3. Identify the primary goal:
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