# Build Distribution

> 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.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/build-distribution` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/build-distribution`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/build-distribution/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/build-distribution

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# 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](references/code-signing.md) |
| Beta testing | [testflight.md](references/testflight.md) |
| App Store submission | [app-store.md](references/app-store.md) |
| Icons, assets | [app-icons.md](references/app-icons.md) |
| In-app purchases, subscriptions | [storekit2.md](references/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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