An automated workflow for deploying iOS applications to TestFlight and the App Store using the App Store Connect CLI.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install asc-release-flow
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install asc-release-flow using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Apple App Store Connect Release Flow (ASC)?
The asc-release-flow is a specialized toolset designed for developers using Openclaw Skills to manage the entire lifecycle of Apple app distribution. It provides high-level commands for publishing builds directly to TestFlight beta groups or submitting production releases to the App Store.
By leveraging this skill, AI agents can handle the complexities of build uploading, version attachment, and submission status monitoring without manual intervention in the App Store Connect web portal. It simplifies the developer experience by abstracting low-level API calls into actionable release workflows.
Apple App Store Connect Release Flow (ASC) Use Cases
- Automating continuous delivery of iOS builds to TestFlight internal or external testers.
- Submitting production-ready apps to the App Store Review team directly from a terminal or agentic workflow.
- Attaching specific build numbers to existing App Store versions via command line.
- Monitoring and managing the lifecycle of app submissions including cancellation and status checks.
How Apple App Store Connect Release Flow (ASC) Works
- Authenticate with App Store Connect using API keys or environment variables to ensure secure access.
- Prepare the build by ensuring a unique build number and providing the IPA file path to the agent.
- Execute the publish command to upload the binary and initiate Apple's processing phase.
- Automatically distribute the build to designated TestFlight groups or attach it to an App Store version.
- Monitor the submission status until it reaches the desired state or confirm the final submission for review.
Apple App Store Connect Release Flow (ASC) Setup
To use this within your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure the asc CLI is installed and configured.
# Authenticate with your Apple Developer account
asc auth login
# Alternatively, set required environment variables
export ASC_APP_ID="your_app_id"
Apple App Store Connect Release Flow (ASC) Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts with App Store Connect objects and produces structured output. By default, responses are in JSON format for agent consumption.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| APP_ID | The unique identifier for your app in App Store Connect. |
| BUILD_ID | The internal Apple identifier for a specific uploaded binary. |
| IPA_PATH | The local file path to the compiled .ipa file. |
| GROUP_ID | The identifier for TestFlight beta tester groups. |
| VERSION | The marketing version string (e.g., 1.0.0). |
Apple App Store Connect Release Flow (ASC) Advanced Features
- Support for automated waiting and polling to ensure builds finish processing before proceeding.
- Multi-platform support covering iOS, macOS, and tvOS deployment flows.
- Human-readable output formatting (table or markdown) for better logging and debugging.
- Granular manual control for complex sequences like finding build IDs and attaching them to specific version records.
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