build-distribution

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. Use when this capability is needed.
metadata	{"author":"fusengine"}

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.

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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

Feature	Benefit
Automatic signing	Simplifies certificate management
TestFlight	Beta testing with users
App Store	Public distribution
CI/CD	Automated releases

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Reference Guide

Need	Reference
Certificates, profiles	code-signing.md
Beta testing	testflight.md
App Store submission	app-store.md
Icons, assets	app-icons.md
In-app purchases, subscriptions	storekit2.md

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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

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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

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