app-publish-mcp

Name: app-publish
Availability: InStock
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A unified MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for App Store Connect and Google Play Console. Manage app listings, screenshots, releases, reviews and submissions — all from your AI assistant.

When to Use

Use this MCP when you need to:

"Update my app's App Store description and keywords" — modify version localizations, app info localizations
"Upload new screenshots for iPhone 16 Pro" — create screenshot sets and upload images
"Submit a new version for review" — create version, assign build, set review info, submit
"Check the status of my app review" — list versions and check review state
"Respond to a user review on Google Play" — list reviews and reply
"Create a phased release on Google Play" — create edit, create release on a track, commit
"Manage TestFlight beta testers" — create groups, invite testers, manage access
"Set up in-app purchases" — create and manage IAPs and subscription groups on both platforms
"Register a new device for development" — manage devices, certificates, and provisioning profiles

Features

Apple App Store Connect (56 tools)

Category	Tools
App Management	`apple_list_apps`, `apple_get_app`, `apple_get_app_info`, `apple_update_category`
Bundle IDs	`apple_list_bundle_ids`, `apple_create_bundle_id`
Bundle ID Capabilities	`apple_list_bundle_id_capabilities`, `apple_enable_capability`, `apple_disable_capability`
Versions	`apple_list_versions`, `apple_create_version`
Version Localizations	`apple_list_version_localizations`, `apple_create_version_localization`, `apple_update_version_localization`
App Info Localizations	`apple_list_app_info_localizations`, `apple_update_app_info_localization`
Screenshots	`apple_list_screenshot_sets`, `apple_create_screenshot_set`, `apple_upload_screenshot`, `apple_delete_screenshot`
Builds	`apple_list_builds`, `apple_assign_build`
Age Rating	`apple_get_age_rating`, `apple_update_age_rating`
Review Info	`apple_update_review_detail`
Submission	`apple_submit_for_review`, `apple_cancel_submission`
Pricing	`apple_get_pricing`, `apple_set_price`, `apple_list_availability`
Customer Reviews	`apple_list_reviews`, `apple_respond_to_review`
Certificates	`apple_list_certificates`, `apple_create_certificate`, `apple_revoke_certificate`
Provisioning Profiles	`apple_list_profiles`, `apple_create_profile`, `apple_delete_profile`
Devices	`apple_list_devices`, `apple_register_device`, `apple_update_device`
TestFlight Beta Groups	`apple_list_beta_groups`, `apple_create_beta_group`, `apple_delete_beta_group`, `apple_add_beta_testers_to_group`, `apple_remove_beta_testers_from_group`
TestFlight Beta Testers	`apple_list_beta_testers`, `apple_invite_beta_tester`, `apple_delete_beta_tester`
In-App Purchases	`apple_list_iap`, `apple_create_iap`, `apple_get_iap`, `apple_delete_iap`
Subscription Groups	`apple_list_subscription_groups`, `apple_create_subscription_group`, `apple_delete_subscription_group`

Google Play Console (35 tools)

Category	Tools
Edit Lifecycle	`google_create_edit`, `google_commit_edit`, `google_validate_edit`, `google_delete_edit`
App Details	`google_get_details`, `google_update_details`
Store Listing	`google_list_listings`, `google_get_listing`, `google_update_listing`, `google_delete_listing`
Country Availability	`google_get_country_availability`
Testers	`google_get_testers`, `google_update_testers`
Images	`google_list_images`, `google_upload_image`, `google_delete_image`, `google_delete_all_images`
Tracks & Releases	`google_list_tracks`, `google_get_track`, `google_create_release`, `google_promote_release`, `google_halt_release`
Bundle / APK	`google_upload_bundle`, `google_upload_apk`
Reviews	`google_list_reviews`, `google_get_review`, `google_reply_to_review`
In-App Products	`google_list_iap`, `google_get_iap`, `google_create_iap`, `google_update_iap`, `google_delete_iap`
Subscriptions	`google_list_subscriptions`, `google_get_subscription`, `google_archive_subscription`

Prompts (2)

Prompt	Description
`app_release_checklist`	Guided checklist for releasing an app update — walks through version creation, metadata, build assignment and submission for iOS and/or Android
`app_store_optimization`	ASO audit that reviews current listing metadata (title, description, keywords, screenshots, localization) and provides actionable improvement recommendations

Resources (2)

URI	Description
`app-publish://config`	Current server configuration — connected accounts, auth methods, tool counts
`app-publish://supported-platforms`	All supported tools grouped by platform with descriptions

Setup

1. Install

npm install
npm run build

2. Apple Credentials

Go to App Store Connect > Keys
Create an API Key with App Manager role
Download the .p8 file
Note the Key ID and Issuer ID

3. Google Credentials

Go to Google Cloud Console
Enable Google Play Android Developer API
Create a Service Account and download the JSON key
In Google Play Console, grant the service account access under Settings > API access

4. Configure Environment

cp .env.example .env

Edit .env:

APPLE_KEY_ID=YOUR_KEY_ID
APPLE_ISSUER_ID=YOUR_ISSUER_ID
APPLE_P8_PATH=/path/to/AuthKey.p8
GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_PATH=/path/to/service-account.json

5. Add to Claude Code

Add to ~/.claude/settings.local.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "app-publish-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/app-publish-mcp/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_KEY_ID": "YOUR_KEY_ID",
        "APPLE_ISSUER_ID": "YOUR_ISSUER_ID",
        "APPLE_P8_PATH": "/path/to/AuthKey.p8",
        "GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_PATH": "/path/to/service-account.json"
      }
    }
  }
}

Usage Examples

Submit an iOS app update

1. apple_list_apps → get app ID
2. apple_create_version → create version 1.1.0
3. apple_list_version_localizations → get localization IDs
4. apple_update_version_localization → set whatsNew, description
5. apple_list_builds → find the uploaded build
6. apple_assign_build → attach build to version
7. apple_update_review_detail → set reviewer contact info
8. apple_submit_for_review → submit!

Release an Android app

1. google_create_edit → start edit session
2. google_update_details → update contact info
3. google_update_listing → update store listing
4. google_upload_bundle → upload .aab file
5. google_create_release → create release on production track
6. google_validate_edit → check for errors
7. google_commit_edit → publish changes

Manage Google Play in-app products

1. google_list_iap → list all products
2. google_create_iap → create a new managed product
3. google_update_iap → update price or description
4. google_delete_iap → remove a product

License

MIT

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