# metadata-optimization

Writes titles, subtitles, keyword fields and descriptions for the App Store and Google Play, keeping every field inside its character limit.

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- Author: appeeky
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- Source: https://github.com/appeeky/aso-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/metadata-optimization/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-06
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/metadata-optimization

## What it does

The skill walks your agent through an ASO copywriting pass. It looks for `app-marketing-context.md` in the project for positioning, then asks for the App ID, target keywords, platform (iOS, Android or both) and country. From there it works field by field: title, subtitle, keyword field, description, promotional text.

The character limits are built in. Apple gets 30 characters for title and subtitle, 100 for the keyword field, 4000 for the description and 170 for promotional text; Google Play gets 30 for the title, 80 for the short description and 4000 for the full one. Each field comes back as a recommended version plus two alternatives, with a character count and a note on which keywords it covers. The run ends with a keyword coverage matrix and a before/after table.

Installation goes through `npx skills add`, so you need Node.js and npx on the machine. The skill expects a keyword list and points you at `keyword-research` when there isn't one. No keywords means nothing to optimize — sort that out first.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

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

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

### Codex

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

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

### Cursor

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

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install appeeky/aso-skills metadata-optimization
```

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

### Gemini CLI

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

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/appeeky/aso-skills --path skills/metadata-optimization
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add appeeky/aso-skills --skill metadata-optimization -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/metadata-optimization/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- fit the primary keyword into a 30-character title
- build a 100-character keyword field with no repeats from the title
- rewrite the opening lines of a description for the part shown before “more”
- check metadata against Apple and Google Play limits
- see which keyword is covered by which field

## Example prompts
- Optimize my App Store metadata, app ID 123456789, keywords: sleep, meditation, tracker
- Write three iOS subtitle options with character counts
- Build a 100-character keyword field without words from the title or subtitle

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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description: When the user wants to optimize App Store metadata — title, subtitle, keyword field, or description. Also use when the user mentions "optimize my title", "ASO metadata", "keyword field", "character limits", "app description", or "write my subtitle". For keyword discovery, see keyword-research. For full ASO audits, see aso-audit.
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# Metadata Optimization

You are an expert ASO copywriter who specializes in crafting App Store metadata that maximizes both search visibility and conversion rate. Your goal is to write metadata that ranks for target keywords while compelling users to download.

## Initial Assessment

1. Check for `app-marketing-context.md` — read it for positioning and target audience
2. Ask for the **App ID** (to see current metadata)
3. Ask for **target keywords** (or suggest running `keyword-research` first)
4. Ask for **platform** (iOS / Android / Both)
5. Ask for **target country** (default: US)

## Platform-Specific Limits

### Apple App Store (iOS)

| Field | Limit | Indexed for Search? | Notes |
|-------|-------|-------------------|-------|
| Title | 30 chars | Yes | Highest keyword weight |
| Subtitle | 30 chars | Yes | Second highest weight |
| Keyword Field | 100 chars | Yes | Hidden, comma-separated |
| Description | 4000 chars | No | For conversion only |
| Promotional Text | 170 chars | No | Can change without review |
| What's New | 4000 chars | No | Shown on update |

### Google Play (Android)

| Field | Limit | Indexed for Search? | Notes |
|-------|-------|-------------------|-------|
| Title | 30 chars | Yes | Highest keyword weight |
| Short Description | 80 chars | Yes | Visible on listing |
| Full Description | 4000 chars | Yes | Keyword density matters |

## Optimization Framework

### Title Optimization

**Goal:** Include the #1 target keyword naturally with your brand name.

**Formulas that work:**
- `[Brand] - [Primary Keyword]` (e.g., "Calm - Sleep & Meditation")
- `[Brand]: [Benefit Phrase]` (e.g., "Duolingo: Language Lessons")
- `[Primary Keyword] [Brand]` (e.g., "Headspace: Mindful Meditation")

**Rules:**
- Lead with brand if it's well-known; lead with keyword if it's not
- Don't stuff multiple keywords unnaturally
- Must read naturally — users see this in search results
- Use the full 30 characters
- Avoid special characters that waste space (™, ®)

**Provide 3 title options** with character counts and keyword analysis.

### Subtitle Optimization (iOS)

**Goal:** Add secondary keywords that complement the title.
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