# app-store

A bundle of sub-skills for App Store descriptions, screenshots, keywords, review replies and promotional strategy.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 598 installs · ★ 830
- Author: rshankras
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/app-store/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-07-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/rshankras-app-store

## What it does

\`app-store` is an umbrella skill over a set of sub-skills. `marketing-strategy` builds a promo plan around your app type, monetization model and lifecycle stage. `app-description-writer` handles promotional text, the full description and What's New copy. `screenshot-planner` lays out the screenshot sequence with captions.

Search and money get their own sub-skills. `keyword-optimizer` works on title, subtitle and keywords, cross-localization included. `apple-search-ads` covers readiness thresholds, campaign types and CPT bid benchmarks by category. `ad-attribution` walks through AdAttributionKit — install and re-engagement attribution, conversion-value design under crowd anonymity, postback testing. Then there's `rejection-handler` with a pre-submission audit and Resolution Center templates, plus `iap-finalizer` for taking a one-time In-App Purchase from MISSING_METADATA to READY_TO_SUBMIT via the App Store Connect API.

The skill reads, writes and greps files in your project and can hit web search. Worth knowing if you work in a private repo. Some sub-skills lean on the App Store Connect API, so `iap-finalizer` needs access to it. Check freshness before relying on it: the skill carries `last_verified` and `review_by` dates, and App Store rules shift.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill app-store -a claude-code
```

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

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill app-store -a codex
```

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

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill app-store -a cursor
```

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

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills app-store
```

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

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill app-store -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --path skills/app-store
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

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

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills --skill app-store -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/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/app-store/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- write an App Store description inside the 4000-character limit
- plan a screenshot sequence with captions
- pick keywords that match App Store search
- answer a negative review without sounding defensive
- diagnose a rejection and draft a Resolution Center reply

## Example prompts
- write an App Store description for my habit tracker with a subscription
- plan the screenshot sequence and captions for my app
- analyze this guideline 4.3 rejection and draft a Resolution Center response

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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name: app-store
description: App Store optimization and marketing skills for descriptions, screenshots, keywords, review responses, and comprehensive promotional strategy. Use when user needs help with App Store presence, ASO, marketing, or customer communication.
allowed-tools: [Read, Write, Edit, Glob, Grep, AskUserQuestion, WebSearch]
last_verified: 2026-07-16
review_by: 2027-06-22
---

# App Store Optimization & Marketing Skills

Skills for optimizing your app's App Store presence and building promotional strategies — from descriptions to comprehensive marketing campaigns.

## When This Skill Activates

Use this skill when the user:
- Needs to write App Store description or promotional text
- Wants to plan screenshot sequence and captions
- Asks about ASO (App Store Optimization) or keywords
- Needs help responding to App Store reviews
- Wants to improve app discoverability
- Asks about marketing strategy, promotion, or user acquisition
- Wants to use App Store features (events, custom pages, offers, featuring)
- Asks about paid acquisition or Apple Search Ads
- App was rejected or wants to avoid rejection

## Available Skills

### marketing-strategy/ ⭐ NEW
Comprehensive marketing strategy advisor — describe your app and get a tailored promotional plan.
- Analyzes app type, monetization model, audience, and lifecycle stage
- Recommends the right App Store features for your situation
- Builds promotional calendar with implementation roadmap
- Orchestrates generator sub-skills for implementation
- Strategy templates for subscription, paid, freemium, and game apps

### app-description-writer/
Generate compelling App Store descriptions that convert.
- Promotional text (170 chars)
- Full description (4000 chars)
- What's New text for updates
- Localization guidance

### screenshot-planner/
Plan App Store screenshot sequences with captions.
- 5-10 screenshot storyboard
- Caption writing
- Device frame recommendations
- Localization considerations

### keyword-optimizer/
Optimize app title, subtitle, and keywords for search.
- Keyword research methodology
- Character limit optimization (100 chars)
- Competitor analysis
- Localization keyword strategy
- **NEW:** Advanced tactics (cross-localization, screenshot indexing)
- **NEW:** Keyword criteria (Pop/Diff sweet spots, opportunity scoring)
- **NEW:** Existing app strategy (safe optimization)

### review-response-writer/
Professional responses to App Store reviews.
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