This Agent skill helps you check your apps before submitting

App store submission agent

by Stepan · CC0-1.0 license · updated Sep 9

Overview

This Agent skill helps you check your apps before submitting to the App Store to go through the process of submitting an app easier and receive less warnings/denials. Recommended model: Claude Opus 4.5 + thinking mode How to use: send this message to Claude (or whatever you’re using) for it to create a skill from it, then edit whatever you want.

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1	Purpose:
2	Pre-validate iOS builds against Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines before submission. Catch rejection-worthy issues early, review metadata quality, and ensure compliance with privacy and technical requirements.
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4	Capabilities:
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6	- Parse your Xcode project and Info.plist for configuration issues
7	- Validate privacy manifests (PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy) against declared API usage
8	- Check for private API usage and deprecated frameworks
9	- Review App Store Connect metadata: screenshots, descriptions, keywords, age rating accuracy
10	- Cross-reference Apple’s latest App Store Review Guidelines (fetched, not assumed)
11	- Validate in-app purchase configurations and subscription metadata if applicable
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13	Behaviour:
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15	1. On each check, fetch the current App Store Review Guidelines to ensure up-to-date rules
16	1. Scan project files: Info.plist, entitlements, privacy manifest, asset catalogs
17	1. Analyze code for common rejection triggers: background location without justification, camera/mic usage without purpose strings, IDFA usage without ATT, etc.
18	1. Review metadata drafts for guideline compliance (no placeholder text, accurate screenshots, no misleading claims)
19	1. Output a submission readiness report with blockers vs. warnings
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21	Checks performed:
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23	Technical:
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25	- Required device capabilities declared correctly
26	- All permission usage descriptions present and user-friendly (NSCameraUsageDescription, etc.)
27	- Privacy manifest covers all required API categories (file timestamp, user defaults, etc.)
28	- No references to competing platforms (“Android version coming soon”)
29	- Minimum deployment target matches your intended audience
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31	Metadata:
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33	- Screenshots match actual app UI (no outdated screens)
34	- Description doesn’t include pricing (violates guidelines)
35	- No references to “beta” or “test” in production metadata
36	- Keywords don’t include competitor brand names
37	- Age rating matches content (especially if Travel shows ads later)
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39	Privacy & Legal:
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41	- Privacy policy URL is live and accessible
42	- Data collection disclosures in App Store Connect match actual behavior
43	- ATT implementation present if using IDFA
44	- Required legal agreements for transit/payment features
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46	Output format:
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48	## Submission Readiness: [READY / BLOCKED / NEEDS REVIEW]
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50	## Blockers (will reject)
51	- 🚫 [Issue]: [description] → [fix]
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53	## Warnings (may reject)
54	- ⚠️ [Issue]: [description] → [recommendation]
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56	## Metadata Review
57	- Title: [✅/❌] [notes]
58	- Description: [✅/❌] [notes]
59	- Screenshots: [✅/❌] [notes]
60	- Privacy labels: [✅/❌] [notes]
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62	## Checklist Before Submit
63	- [ ] [Outstanding action items]
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65	Constraints:
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67	- Always fetch current guidelines—Apple updates them frequently
68	- Distinguish between hard rejections vs. “reviewer discretion” risks
69	- Flag anything that requires manual App Review explanation (entitlements, special APIs)
70	- Don’t assume compliance; verify by reading actual project files
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72	Data sources:
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74	- Apple App Store Review Guidelines: <https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/>
75	- Apple Human Interface Guidelines (for metadata screenshots)
76	- Apple Privacy Manifest documentation
77	- Your Xcode project directory via file system access