asc-crash-triage
by rudrankriyamasc-crash-triage helps fetch and summarize TestFlight crashes, beta feedback, and performance diagnostics with asc. Use it for incident triage, release validation, and build-by-build review when you need a fast incident readout instead of a manual scan of App Store Connect data.
This skill scores 78/100, which means it is a solid directory candidate: it gives agents a clear trigger, a concrete workflow, and command-level guidance for TestFlight crash triage. Directory users should see enough evidence to decide it is worth installing, though they should expect some onboarding gaps because it lacks companion scripts, references, and an install command.
- Clear, specific trigger coverage for TestFlight crashes, beta feedback, and performance diagnostics.
- Operational commands are explicit, including app lookup, crash listing, build/device filters, and output modes.
- Workflow is stepwise and usable: resolve app ID, fetch data, parse JSON, summarize results.
- No install command, scripts, or reference files, so users must rely on the SKILL.md instructions alone.
- The skill appears focused on a narrow asc/testflight workflow, so it may be less useful outside crash triage and feedback analysis.
Overview of asc-crash-triage skill
What asc-crash-triage does
The asc-crash-triage skill helps you fetch and summarize TestFlight crashes, beta feedback, and performance diagnostics with asc, then turn raw JSON into a useful incident readout. It is best for the asc-crash-triage skill when you need a fast answer to “what is breaking, on which build, and how bad is it?”
Who should use it
Use asc-crash-triage if you support iOS or iPadOS apps in TestFlight and need to triage reports from testers, product, QA, or support. It is especially useful for incident triage, release validation, and build-by-build review when you need a concise summary instead of a manual scan through App Store Connect.
What makes it useful
The skill is practical because it gives a repeatable path: resolve the app, pull the relevant report type, and summarize by build, device, or OS. The main value is not just listing events; it is helping you narrow from “many reports” to “the likely release problem,” which is the real job-to-be-done for the asc-crash-triage workflow.
How to Use asc-crash-triage skill
Install the skill
Run the asc-crash-triage install command from the skills package:
npx skills add rudrankriyam/app-store-connect-cli-skills --skill asc-crash-triage
After install, confirm that your environment can run asc and that your App Store Connect credentials are available before expecting any triage output.
Start with the right input
The skill works best when you give it a clear app name or app ID, a build identifier if you have one, and the incident type you want triaged. Strong prompts look like: “Use asc-crash-triage to summarize the last 10 TestFlight crashes for build 142 on iPhone 15 devices,” or “Use asc-crash-triage to compare recent beta feedback against crash reports for the latest release.”
Read the files that matter first
For the fastest onboarding, read SKILL.md first, then inspect any linked repository guidance the skill references. The source excerpt shows the core workflow directly in the skill body, so you usually only need the main file plus any nearby repo notes to understand the asc-crash-triage usage pattern.
Follow the practical workflow
A reliable asc-crash-triage guide is: identify the app, fetch the narrowest report set that answers your question, and summarize by build, device, OS, or report theme. If the app ID is missing, resolve it first; if the question is release-specific, filter by build before widening to all reports. This keeps the triage output focused and avoids noisy summaries.
asc-crash-triage skill FAQ
Is asc-crash-triage only for crashes?
No. The skill covers TestFlight crashes, beta feedback, and performance diagnostics such as hangs, disk writes, and launch issues. If your question is “what are testers seeing?” rather than only “what crashed?”, asc-crash-triage is a good fit.
Do I need App Store Connect experience first?
No, but you do need to know which app or build you are investigating. Beginners can use the skill successfully if they can provide a clear app name, rough date range, or build number. The main blocker is vague input, not lack of App Store Connect expertise.
When is a plain prompt enough?
A plain prompt is fine for one-off questions, but asc-crash-triage is better when you want a repeatable asc-crash-triage usage pattern and a more disciplined pull from live data. Use the skill when the answer depends on filtered App Store Connect records, not just general reasoning.
When should I not use it?
Do not use it for general mobile debugging that does not involve TestFlight, App Store Connect, or beta distribution data. It is also a poor fit if you cannot access the app, build, or account context needed to query the reports.
How to Improve asc-crash-triage skill
Give the skill tighter incident framing
The best way to improve asc-crash-triage output is to state the decision you need to make. Instead of “check crashes,” ask for “a summary of whether build 142 should be held” or “whether the crash pattern is isolated to one device family.” Decision-shaped prompts produce better triage than generic status checks.
Provide filters that reduce noise
The skill gets stronger when you include build, device model, OS version, or time window. For example: “list crashes for build 142, newest first, limited to iPhone 16 devices” is much better than “show all crashes.” Narrow inputs reduce false patterns and make the summary more actionable.
Ask for comparisons, not just lists
If you want better incident triage, compare crash reports with beta feedback instead of reviewing them separately. Ask for a side-by-side summary of recurring crash signatures, tester comments, and whether the issue is concentrated in one build. That helps the skill surface whether you have a release blocker, a regression, or a usability complaint.
