name: build-distribution description: App build, code signing, TestFlight, and App Store distribution for all Apple platforms. Use when preparing releases, configuring signing, uploading to TestFlight, or submitting to App Store. versions: xcode: 26 user-invocable: false references: references/code-signing.md, references/testflight.md, references/app-store.md, references/app-icons.md related-skills: swift-core, ios, macos, mcp-tools

Build & Distribution

App build, signing, and distribution for all Apple platforms.

Agent Workflow (MANDATORY)

Before ANY distribution, use TeamCreate to spawn 3 agents:

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

Reference Guide

Release Checklist

• Version and build number updated
• App icons complete (light/dark/tinted)
• 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