osx-ios

Automate iOS distribution preparation from signing through App Store submission.

15|3|Updated Feb 11, 2026

Search Tags:#ios #distribution #release-management #app-store-connect #code-signing #privacy-compliance #archive-export

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npx skills add https://github.com/BoltzmannEntropy/OSXSkills --skill osx-ios

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Skill: osx-ios
Source: https://github.com/BoltzmannEntropy/OSXSkills/tree/main/skills/osx-ios
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BoltzmannEntropy/OSXSkills --skill osx-ios

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Manual, error-prone preparation of iOS/iPadOS releases—from signing and archiving to exporting IPA, configuring App Store metadata, and validating privacy/compliance—can slow releases and introduce blockers. This skill automates and standardizes the end-to-end workflow to ensure release readiness.

Core Features & Use Cases

Preflight checks to verify project readiness and compliance.
Signing setup, provisioning, and code-signing validation.
Archive/IPA export and App Store Connect metadata generation.
Privacy/compliance validation and final distribution readiness checks.
Real-world use: Prepare a TestFlight build for a new iOS app version.

Quick Start

Run the preflight checker before release to verify readiness and catch blockers early.

Frequently Asked Questions about osx-ios

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate iOS release preparation from archiving to App Store submission?▼

Automating iOS release preparation involves running preflight checks, validating code-signing, exporting an IPA archive, and generating App Store Connect metadata to ensure complete distribution readiness.

What is included in iOS App Store Connect metadata generation for a new release?▼

App Store Connect metadata generation for iOS includes privacy compliance details and validation checks to ensure the metadata is fully ready for TestFlight and App Store submission.

How do I validate privacy compliance before exporting an iOS app for TestFlight?▼

To validate iOS privacy compliance, run a preflight checker to verify project readiness and catch blockers early, ensuring all privacy requirements are satisfied prior to IPA export.

Does automated iOS distribution handle both TestFlight and App Store workflows?▼

Automated iOS distribution handles both TestFlight and App Store workflows for iOS and iPadOS apps by applying preflight validation, signing setup, and export options to ensure release readiness.

What are the common blockers in iOS code signing and provisioning during distribution?▼

Common iOS code signing blockers include invalid provisioning profiles and expired certificates, which preflight checks validate and catch before archiving to prevent export failures.