A professional toolset for automating Apple beta distribution, tester group management, and CI/CD build uploads.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install testflight
2. Manual Installation
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~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
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Help me install testflight using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is TestFlight?
This skill provides a comprehensive framework for managing the TestFlight lifecycle directly through your AI agent. It simplifies the often complex process of distributing iOS and macOS beta builds by providing structured workflows for App Store Connect setup, build versioning, and tester management. By leveraging these Openclaw Skills, developers can ensure their apps meet all Apple distribution requirements while automating the repetitive tasks associated with beta releases.
Whether you are managing a small internal team or a large group of 10,000 external testers, this skill helps navigate the technical requirements of Apple's ecosystem. It focuses on best practices for security, such as using App Store Connect API keys instead of shared passwords, and integrates seamlessly with popular tools like Fastlane and xcrun altool.
TestFlight Use Cases
- Automating the upload of IPA and app binaries to App Store Connect.
- Managing internal team access for immediate beta testing feedback.
- Coordinating external tester reviews and handling export compliance declarations.
- Integrating beta distribution into existing CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensuring consistent build versioning (CFBundleVersion) to prevent deployment rejections.
How TestFlight Works
- Verify App Store Connect prerequisites including Bundle ID registration and provisioning profiles.
- Configure secure authentication using an App Store Connect API key (Issuer ID and Key ID).
- Increment the build number to satisfy Apple's requirement for unique CFBundleVersion strings.
- Select the optimal upload method based on the project environment (Fastlane, xcrun, or Xcode).
- Upload the binary to Apple servers and monitor for processing status.
- Distribute the build to designated internal or external tester groups.
TestFlight Setup
To get started with this skill on macOS, you must first generate an API key in App Store Connect under the Users and Access section. Once you have your .p8 key file, Issuer ID, and Key ID, you can configure your automation. For Fastlane users, add a beta lane to your Fastfile:
# Example Fastlane execution
fastlane beta
For direct command-line uploads without Fastlane, use the following command:
xcrun altool --upload-app --type ios --file "PathToApp.ipa" --apiKey "YOUR_KEY_ID" --apiIssuer "YOUR_ISSUER_ID"
TestFlight Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages distribution data and metadata through the following structure:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Build Metadata | Includes CFBundleVersion, Bundle ID, and app-specific compliance. |
| Tester Tiers | Internal (up to 100 members) and External (up to 10,000 members). |
| Security Assets | App Store Connect API keys (.p8) and Issuer/Key IDs. |
| Distribution Logs | Records of upload status, processing times, and review cycles. |
TestFlight Advanced Features
- Multi-agent support for coordinated CI/CD and release management using Openclaw Skills.
- Automated handling of export compliance to prevent builds from getting stuck in processing.
- Support for Xcode Cloud native CI/CD integration.
- Advanced Fastlane automation for complex, multi-app deployment environments.
- Intelligent build expiration tracking to plan release cycles within the 90-day TestFlight window.
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