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rudrankriyam/app-store-connect-cli-skills · updated Apr 8, 2026

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$npx skills add https://github.com/rudrankriyam/app-store-connect-cli-skills --skill gpd-build-lifecycle
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summary

Use this skill to manage build state, processing, and retention.

skill.md

GPD Build Lifecycle

Use this skill to manage build state, processing, and retention.

Upload and validate

gpd publish upload app.aab --package com.example.app

Inspect release status

gpd publish status --package com.example.app --track internal
gpd publish status --package com.example.app --track production

Recent tracks and releases

gpd publish tracks --package com.example.app

Internal app sharing

Use for fast distribution of a build without a full track release.

gpd publish internal-share upload app.aab --package com.example.app

Cleanup and rollback

gpd publish halt --package com.example.app --track production --confirm
gpd publish rollback --package com.example.app --track production --confirm

Notes

  • Prefer gpd publish release for end-to-end flow instead of manual steps.
  • Use a new version code for each uploaded build.
how to use gpd-build-lifecycle

How to use gpd-build-lifecycle on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add gpd-build-lifecycle
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/rudrankriyam/app-store-connect-cli-skills --skill gpd-build-lifecycle

The skills CLI fetches gpd-build-lifecycle from GitHub repository rudrankriyam/app-store-connect-cli-skills and configures it for Cursor.

3

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
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│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/gpd-build-lifecycle

Reload or restart Cursor to activate gpd-build-lifecycle. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /gpd-build-lifecycle) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub›Skills CLI documentation›Learn more about Cursor›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
  • ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • −Don't skip validation of outputs
  • −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Be specific about desired format and style
  • ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path▌

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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general reviews

Ratings

4.6★★★★★38 reviews
  • ★★★★★Kaira Huang· Dec 28, 2024

    I recommend gpd-build-lifecycle for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Dec 16, 2024

    We added gpd-build-lifecycle from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • ★★★★★Ren Shah· Dec 4, 2024

    gpd-build-lifecycle fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Kwame Abebe· Dec 4, 2024

    Keeps context tight: gpd-build-lifecycle is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Kaira Bansal· Nov 23, 2024

    gpd-build-lifecycle is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Kaira Zhang· Nov 19, 2024

    Useful defaults in gpd-build-lifecycle — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • ★★★★★Piyush G· Nov 7, 2024

    gpd-build-lifecycle reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Oct 26, 2024

    gpd-build-lifecycle is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Kabir Sethi· Oct 14, 2024

    gpd-build-lifecycle reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Valentina Singh· Oct 10, 2024

    Registry listing for gpd-build-lifecycle matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

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