--- name: build-distribution description: Use when preparing an Apple release — code signing, TestFlight upload, App Store submission, or app icons/CI across all platforms. versions: xcode: 27 user-invocable: false references: references/code-signing.md, references/testflight.md, references/app-store.md, references/app-icons.md, references/storekit2.md related-skills: swift-core, ios, macos, mcp-tools --- Covers app build, code signing, and distribution across all Apple platforms: certificate/profile management, TestFlight beta distribution, App Store submission, app icon/asset preparation, and StoreKit 2 in-app purchases/subscriptions. Includes a release checklist (version/build number, layered Icon Composer app icon checked in default/dark/clear/tinted appearances, privacy manifest, release configuration, archive validation, TestFlight testing, screenshots, App Store metadata) and guidance on automating releases with fastlane and CI/CD (e.g. GitHub Actions). Best practices favor automatic signing, TestFlight testing before any public release, incrementing the build number on every upload, and a mandatory privacy manifest for App Store submission. # Build & Distribution App build, signing, and distribution for all Apple platforms. ## Agent Workflow (MANDATORY) Before ANY distribution, spawn 3 agents in parallel, one `Agent` call each with a `name`: 1. **fuse-ai-pilot:explore-codebase** - Check existing build configuration 2. **fuse-ai-pilot:research-expert** - Verify latest App Store requirements 3. **mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__show_build_settings** - Review build settings After implementation, run **fuse-ai-pilot:sniper** for validation. --- ## Overview ### When to Use - Preparing app for release - Configuring code signing - Uploading to TestFlight - Submitting to App Store - Creating app icons - CI/CD pipeline setup ### Why Build Distribution Skill | Feature | Benefit | |---------|---------| | Automatic signing | Simplifies certificate management | | TestFlight | Beta testing with users | | App Store | Public distribution | | CI/CD | Automated releases | --- ## Reference Guide | Need | Reference | |------|-----------| | Certificates, profiles | [code-signing.md](references/code-signing.md) | | Beta testing | [testflight.md](references/testflight.md) | | App Store submission | [app-store.md](references/app-store.md) | | Icons, assets | [app-icons.md](references/app-icons.md) | | In-app purchases, subscriptions | [storekit2.md](references/storekit2.md) | --- ## Release Checklist - [ ] Version and build number updated - [ ] Layered app icon (Icon Composer) checked in default/dark/clear/tinted appearances, incl. alternate icons ([HIG app icons](https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/app-icons)) - [ ] Privacy manifest (PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy) - [ ] Release configuration - [ ] Archive validates - [ ] TestFlight tested - [ ] Screenshots updated - [ ] App Store metadata complete --- ## Best Practices 1. **Automatic signing** - Let Xcode manage 2. **TestFlight first** - Always beta test 3. **Increment build** - Every upload needs new build number 4. **Privacy manifest** - Required for App Store 5. **fastlane** - Automate repetitive tasks 6. **CI/CD** - GitHub Actions for automation --- Source attribution: fusengine Original project: https://github.com/fusengine/agents/blob/755db24bb95882ae4a17b1ada5c8bfa49af394ee/plugins/swift-apple-expert/skills/build-distribution/SKILL.md License: MIT License information: https://opensource.org/license/mit Original upstream instructions; downloaded from Dave AI. ## Upstream license notice MIT License Copyright (c) 2025 Fusengine Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. 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