App publish MCP agent

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app-publish-mcp

A unified MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for App Store Connect and Google Play Console. Manage app listings, screenshots, releases, reviews and submissions — all from your AI assistant.

Publishing Boundary

You provide a release-ready, correctly signed Android .aab / .apk or Apple .ipa. The MCP handles supported store-side work from upload through metadata, testing, review submission, and release. It does not compile the app, own signing keys, or replace Xcode, Gradle, or CI.

The first release of a new app still requires manual setup in App Store Connect or Play Console, including developer enrollment, agreements, app records where required, API access, signing, tax and banking details, and policy, privacy, or content declarations. For an existing, fully configured Android app, a signed AAB is usually enough to let the MCP run the update workflow. A Google edit commit only commits the requested changes; store review, managed publishing, or a staged rollout can delay public availability.

When to Use

Use this MCP when you need to:

• "Update my app's App Store description and keywords" — modify version localizations, app info localizations
• "Upload new screenshots for iPhone 16 Pro" — upload to the Asset Library and place images on the version localization
• "Submit a new version for review" — create version, assign build, set review info, submit
• "Check the status of my app review" — list versions and check review state
• "Respond to a user review on Google Play" — list reviews and reply
• "Create a phased release on Google Play" — create edit, create release on a track, commit
• "Manage TestFlight beta testers" — create groups, invite testers, manage access
• "Set up in-app purchases" — create and manage IAPs and subscription groups on both platforms
• "Register a new device for development" — manage devices, certificates, and provisioning profiles

Features

Apple App Store Connect (98 tools)

Category	Tools
App Management	apple_list_apps, apple_get_next_page, apple_get_app, apple_update_app, apple_get_app_info, apple_update_category
Bundle IDs	apple_list_bundle_ids, apple_create_bundle_id
Bundle ID Capabilities	apple_list_bundle_id_capabilities, apple_enable_capability, apple_disable_capability
Versions	apple_list_versions, apple_create_version, apple_update_version
Version Localizations	apple_list_version_localizations, apple_create_version_localization, apple_update_version_localization
App Info Localizations	apple_list_app_info_localizations, apple_update_app_info_localization
Asset Library	apple_get_asset_library, apple_get_asset_specs, apple_list_assets, apple_get_asset, apple_wait_for_asset, apple_upload_asset, apple_list_asset_placements, apple_delete_asset
Asset Placements	apple_list_placements, apple_create_placement, apple_reorder_placements, apple_delete_placement
Legacy Screenshots (deprecated)	apple_list_screenshot_sets, apple_create_screenshot_set, apple_upload_screenshot, apple_delete_screenshot
Builds	apple_list_builds, apple_get_build_upload, apple_wait_for_build_upload, apple_delete_build_upload, apple_upload_build, apple_set_build_encryption, apple_assign_build
Age Rating	apple_get_age_rating, apple_update_age_rating
Review Info	apple_update_review_detail
Submission	apple_submit_for_review, apple_cancel_submission
Release	apple_release_version, apple_get_phased_release, apple_create_phased_release, apple_update_phased_release, apple_delete_phased_release
Pricing & Availability	apple_get_pricing, apple_list_app_price_points, apple_set_price, apple_list_availability, apple_create_availability, apple_update_territory_availability
Customer Reviews	apple_list_reviews, apple_respond_to_review
Certificates	apple_list_certificates, apple_create_certificate, apple_revoke_certificate
Provisioning Profiles	apple_list_profiles, apple_create_profile, apple_delete_profile
Devices	apple_list_devices, apple_register_device, apple_update_device
TestFlight Beta Groups	apple_list_beta_groups, apple_create_beta_group, apple_delete_beta_group, apple_add_beta_testers_to_group, apple_remove_beta_testers_from_group
TestFlight Beta Testers	apple_list_beta_testers, apple_invite_beta_tester, apple_delete_beta_tester
In-App Purchases	apple_list_iap, apple_create_iap, apple_get_iap, apple_delete_iap
Subscription Groups	apple_list_subscription_groups, apple_create_subscription_group, apple_delete_subscription_group
Accessibility Declarations	apple_list_accessibility_declarations, apple_create_accessibility_declaration, apple_update_accessibility_declaration, apple_delete_accessibility_declaration
Price Points	apple_get_subscription_price_points, apple_get_iap_price_points
Offer Codes	apple_list_subscription_offer_codes, apple_get_subscription_offer_code, apple_create_subscription_offer_code, apple_list_iap_offer_codes, apple_get_iap_offer_code, apple_create_iap_offer_code
Win-Back Offers	apple_list_win_back_offers, apple_get_win_back_offer

apple_get_pricing follows all manual and automatic price pages. apple_set_price submits the complete manual price schedule, so include every current or future manual entry that must remain; omitted entries may be removed from the schedule.

Apple provisioning resources — Bundle IDs, capabilities, certificates, profiles, and devices — require a Team API key with suitable access. Individual API keys can be used for supported App Store Connect publishing operations, but not for those provisioning resources. TestFlight internal testers are members of your App Store Connect team, not Apple employees.

Google Play Console (49 tools)

Category	Tools
Edit Lifecycle	google_create_edit, google_get_edit, google_commit_edit, google_validate_edit, google_delete_edit
App Details	google_get_details, google_update_details
Store Listing	google_list_listings, google_get_listing, google_update_listing, google_delete_listing
Country Availability	google_get_country_availability
Testers	google_get_testers, google_update_testers
Images	google_list_images, google_upload_image, google_delete_image, google_delete_all_images
Tracks & Releases	google_list_tracks, google_get_track, google_create_release, google_promote_release, google_halt_release, google_list_release_statuses
Bundle / APK	google_list_bundles, google_upload_bundle, google_list_apks, google_upload_apk
Data Safety	google_update_data_safety
Reviews¹	google_list_reviews, google_get_review, google_reply_to_review
In-App Products	google_list_iap, google_get_iap, google_create_iap, google_update_iap, google_delete_iap
Subscriptions	google_list_subscriptions, google_get_subscription, google_create_subscription, google_activate_subscription_base_plan, google_deactivate_subscription_base_plan
One-time Products²	google_list_one_time_products, google_get_one_time_product, google_create_one_time_product, google_update_one_time_product, google_delete_one_time_product, google_activate_purchase_option, google_deactivate_purchase_option

¹ If google_list_reviews returns an empty array for an app that has visible reviews in Play Console, first check that the linked service account has the "Reply to reviews" account permission (Play Console → Users and permissions) — the API does not raise a distinct error for a missing permission, it just returns no results. Also note the endpoint only surfaces recent reviews; use pageToken to page through more.

² One-time Products (monetization.onetimeproducts) is Google Play's newer purchase model for buy/rent items, distinct from the older inappproducts API. Inspect each returned purchase-option state and use the dedicated activate/deactivate tools to change it.

Prompts (2)

Prompt	Description
app_release_checklist	Guided checklist from signed artifact upload through review, release, and publishing-status checks for iOS and/or Android
app_store_optimization	ASO audit that reviews current listing metadata (title, description, keywords, screenshots, localization) and provides actionable improvement recommendations

Resources (2)

URI	Description
app-publish://config	Current server configuration — connected accounts, auth methods, tool counts
app-publish://supported-platforms	All supported tools grouped by platform with descriptions

Setup

1. Install

npm install
npm run build

2. Apple Credentials

1. Go to App Store Connect > Keys
2. Create an API Key with App Manager role
3. Download the .p8 file
4. Note the Key ID and, for team keys, the Issuer ID. For an individual key, set APPLE_KEY_TYPE=INDIVIDUAL and omit the issuer ID.
5. Use a Team API key with suitable access for Bundle ID, certificate, profile, capability, or device tools.

3. Google Credentials

Enable the Google Play Android Developer API, then choose one authentication method:

• Service account: Create one in Google Cloud Console, download its JSON key, then invite its email and grant the needed app permissions in Play Console under Users and permissions.
• OAuth: Create a Desktop OAuth client, then run:

app-publish-mcp auth google --client-id=YOUR_ID --client-secret=YOUR_SECRET

The OAuth command stores the refresh token in ~/.app-publish-mcp/google.json; the server loads it automatically. You can instead set GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID, GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET, and GOOGLE_REFRESH_TOKEN explicitly.

4. Configure Environment

cp .env.example .env

Edit .env:

APPLE_KEY_ID=YOUR_KEY_ID
APPLE_KEY_TYPE=TEAM
APPLE_ISSUER_ID=YOUR_ISSUER_ID
APPLE_P8_PATH=/path/to/AuthKey.p8
GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_PATH=/path/to/service-account.json

The server automatically loads .env from the package/project root. Environment variables supplied by the shell or MCP host take precedence. For OAuth variables, see .env.example.

5. Add to Claude Code

Add to ~/.claude/settings.local.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "app-publish-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/app-publish-mcp/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_KEY_ID": "YOUR_KEY_ID",
        "APPLE_KEY_TYPE": "TEAM",
        "APPLE_ISSUER_ID": "YOUR_ISSUER_ID",
        "APPLE_P8_PATH": "/path/to/AuthKey.p8",
        "GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_PATH": "/path/to/service-account.json"
      }
    }
  }
}

Usage Examples

Upload and arrange Apple screenshots or preview videos

1. apple_get_asset_library(appId) returns the app's library ID. Use apple_get_asset_specs to select the current spec, compatible placement type and placement group; do not guess device dimensions or group identifiers.
2. apple_upload_asset takes assetLibraryId, mediaType (IMAGE or VIDEO), filePath, and expectedSpecId. It validates the file extension/size against Apple's specs, uploads all parts, commits, and waits for processing by default. Videos also accept previewFrameTimeCode.
3. If processing times out or fails, retain the returned asset ID and inspect it with apple_get_asset / apple_wait_for_asset. Do not blindly upload a duplicate. waitForProcessing=false returns sooner, but a ready asset is required for placement.
4. apple_create_placement links the asset to a localizationId using the selected placementType and placementGroup. The default targetType is appStoreVersionLocalizations; custom product pages, experiment treatments, and in-app events are also supported. Repeating the same placement reuses it.
5. Read apple_list_placements, then pass all placement IDs in the desired group order to apple_reorder_placements. In-app events do not support this ordering endpoint.
6. apple_delete_placement removes a placement only. apple_list_asset_placements shows everywhere an asset is used; apple_delete_asset refuses to delete an asset still in use.

Apple deprecated the legacy screenshot endpoints in App Store Connect API 4.5.1. The four existing screenshot tools remain for compatibility; Apple has not announced their shutdown date. Use the Asset Library workflow for new work. Korea age-rating overrides now also support ALL and TWELVE_PLUS.

Submit an iOS app update

1. apple_list_apps → get the app ID
2. apple_create_version / apple_update_version and localization tools → prepare version 1.1.0, release settings, and metadata
3. apple_upload_build → upload the signed IPA and wait for import
   (or resume with apple_get_build_upload / apple_wait_for_build_upload)
   If an ambiguous commit error retains a buildUploadId, inspect it with apple_get_build_upload; when it is AWAITING_UPLOAD or FAILED, delete it with apple_delete_build_upload before uploading again.
4. apple_set_build_encryption → answer export-compliance encryption for the imported build
   (`true` can still require a manual encryption declaration, supporting documents, and appEncryptionDeclaration linkage in App Store Connect.)
5. apple_assign_build → attach the imported build to the version
6. apple_update_review_detail and apple_get_age_rating → verify review metadata
7. apple_submit_for_review → submit for App Review
8. For an update (not a first version), optionally configure a seven-day phased release before release.
9. After approval, use apple_release_version only for PENDING_DEVELOPER_RELEASE; then monitor or manage any phased release.

Release an Android app

1. google_create_edit → start an edit (or google_get_edit to verify a resumed edit)
2. google_list_bundles / google_list_apks → reuse an artifact already in the edit when possible
3. google_upload_bundle / google_upload_apk → upload only when the artifact is missing
4. Listing tools and google_update_data_safety → apply reviewed store changes as needed
5. google_create_release → create the target-track release with the exact versionCodes set
6. google_validate_edit → check for errors
7. google_commit_edit → commit changes for Play processing
8. google_list_release_statuses → inspect review and publishing state after commit

Committing an edit does not guarantee immediate public availability. Google Play review, managed publishing, and staged rollout settings still apply.

Manage Google Play in-app products

1. google_list_iap → list all products
2. google_create_iap → create a new managed product
3. google_update_iap → update price or description
4. google_delete_iap → remove a product

Create a Google Play subscription

1. google_create_subscription → create the subscription with listings and a
   base plan (billing period, grace period, regional pricing in micros).
   The base plan is created in DRAFT state.
2. google_activate_subscription_base_plan → flip the base plan to ACTIVE so
   it becomes purchasable in the Play Store.
3. google_deactivate_subscription_base_plan → pause sales without deleting
   the plan.
4. There is no supported subscription archive operation. Keep all base plans
   deactivated when retiring a previously published subscription.

Example arguments for google_create_subscription:

{
  "packageName": "com.example.app",
  "productId": "com.example.app.pro_monthly",
  "listings": [
    {
      "languageCode": "en-US",
      "title": "Pro Monthly",
      "description": "Unlock all premium features.",
      "benefits": ["Ad-free", "Cloud sync", "Priority support"]
    }
  ],
  "basePlans": [
    {
      "basePlanId": "pro-monthly",
      "autoRenewing": {
        "billingPeriodDuration": "P1M",
        "gracePeriodDuration": "P3D",
        "accountHoldDuration": "P30D"
      },
      "regionalConfigs": [
        { "regionCode": "US", "priceMicros": "3990000", "currency": "USD" },
        { "regionCode": "TR", "priceMicros": "99000000", "currency": "TRY" }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Prices are given in micros (1 USD = 1,000,000 micros) and converted to the Play API's Money shape (units + nanos) internally. regionsVersion defaults to 2022/02, which the Play API currently requires when regional pricing is supplied.

License

MIT