asc-cli-usage
by rudrankriyamasc-cli-usage is a skill for using the App Store Connect CLI (`asc`) in scripts, admin tasks, and workflow automation. It focuses on command discovery, canonical verbs, explicit flags, pagination, output formats, and safer command patterns. Use this asc-cli-usage guide when you need reliable install-and-usage help for App Store Connect automation.
This skill scores 73/100, which is solid but not top-tier: it gives directory users enough real App Store Connect CLI guidance to justify installation, while still leaving some adoption friction because it lacks supporting files and deeper workflow examples. It is worth listing for users who need help triggering and standardizing `asc` commands, but they should expect a mostly in-file reference rather than a fully packaged workflow asset.
- Explicit trigger guidance for App Store Connect CLI work, including when to use the skill and when to call `--help` for discovery.
- Concrete command patterns for canonical verbs, long flags, pagination, and output formatting, which reduces guesswork for agents.
- Valid frontmatter and a substantive body with multiple workflow sections, indicating it is more than a placeholder.
- No scripts, references, resources, or install command are included, so users must rely on the markdown guidance alone.
- The excerpt suggests useful command examples but limited edge-case coverage and no deeper operational scaffolding for complex automations.
Overview of asc-cli-usage skill
What this skill is for
The asc-cli-usage skill helps you use the App Store Connect CLI (asc) correctly in scripts, automation, and operator workflows. It is best for people who need command syntax, flag conventions, output format choices, or help translating a rough App Store Connect task into a reliable CLI call.
Who should install it
Install asc-cli-usage if you build workflow automation, release tooling, or admin scripts around App Store Connect and want fewer guess-and-check prompts. It is also useful if you are standardizing team usage of asc-cli-usage across docs, bots, or internal runbooks.
What makes it useful
The main value is practical command selection, not broad Apple platform theory. The skill emphasizes discovery with --help, canonical verbs like view and edit, and explicit flags that are safer in automation. That makes it more useful than a generic prompt when you care about reproducible command output.
When it is a good fit
Use asc-cli-usage for read-only queries, update flows, pagination-heavy listings, and output formatting decisions. It is a good fit when the job is “tell me the exact asc command pattern I should run” rather than “explain App Store Connect concepts.”
How to Use asc-cli-usage skill
Install and open the skill
Install with:
npx skills add rudrankriyam/app-store-connect-cli-skills --skill asc-cli-usage
Then read skills/asc-cli-usage/SKILL.md first. In this repository, that is the only source file, so there is no deeper README.md, rules/, or helper script layer to consult.
Turn your goal into a usable prompt
Give the skill a task, scope, and constraints. Strong prompts name the resource, desired verb, and output shape.
Example:
- “Use asc-cli-usage to list all builds for app
123456789, include pagination, and return JSON.” - “Use asc-cli-usage for Workflow Automation: draft a safe
asccommand to view the current app version by version ID.” - “Use asc-cli-usage to update App Store Connect availability for USA and GBR, and explain which flags are required.”
Read the right parts of the SKILL.md
The most useful sections are command discovery, canonical verbs, flag conventions, and output formats. Those four areas affect whether your command works on the first try, especially when you need non-interactive automation or consistent machine-readable output.
Practical usage tips
Prefer explicit long flags such as --app and --output, and add --paginate when you need complete result sets. For destructive operations, expect --confirm. If you are unsure whether a command uses view, edit, or set, check asc --help and the command-specific help before you automate it.
asc-cli-usage skill FAQ
Is asc-cli-usage only for App Store Connect?
Yes. The asc-cli-usage skill is narrowly focused on the App Store Connect CLI and command construction around it, not on general shell scripting or unrelated Apple tooling.
Do I need this if I already know asc?
Maybe, but it still helps if you want faster install-time guidance for asc-cli-usage usage, especially around canonical verbs, pagination, and output modes. If you already know the CLI well, the skill is most valuable as a consistency check for automation and team docs.
Is it beginner-friendly?
It is beginner-friendly for people who can describe a task in plain language and want the matching CLI pattern. It is less helpful if you expect a full App Store Connect tutorial, because the skill is oriented toward operational command usage.
When should I not use it?
Do not rely on it if you need deep Apple policy guidance, UI walkthroughs, or broad release-management strategy. It is also not the best choice if your task is outside the asc command surface or if you need repository-specific business logic that the CLI does not expose.
How to Improve asc-cli-usage skill
Give it the exact object and operation
The fastest way to improve asc-cli-usage results is to specify what you are operating on: app, build, version, pricing availability, or another App Store Connect object. Pair that with the operation you want, such as view, edit, list, or set, so the skill can map your intent to the right command family.
Include output and automation constraints
Tell the skill whether the result must be human-readable, JSON, or safe for a pipeline. Mention whether the command will run interactively or in CI. Those details change the advice on flags, prompting, and pagination more than the API name does.
Provide a rough command or failure message
If you already tried a command, paste the exact asc invocation and the error text. That helps the asc-cli-usage skill fix alias confusion, missing flags, or a bad canonical verb faster than starting from a blank request.
Iterate on the first answer
If the first output is too broad, ask for a narrower command, a safer automation form, or a version that uses explicit flags only. For asc-cli-usage for Workflow Automation, the best follow-up is usually to request a final command plus a short note on why each flag is required.