asc app create (UI automation)

Use this skill to create a new App Store Connect app by driving the web UI. This is opt-in, local-only automation that requires the user to be signed in.

Preconditions

• A browser automation tool is available (Playwright, Cursor browser MCP, or equivalent).
• User is signed in to App Store Connect (or can complete login + 2FA).
• The bundle ID must already be registered in the Apple Developer portal.
• Required inputs are known:
  • app name (max 30 characters)
  • bundle ID (must exist and be unused by another app)
  • SKU
  • platform (iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS)
  • primary language
  • user access (Full Access or Limited Access)

Safety Guardrails

• Never export or store cookies.
• Use a visible browser session only.
• Pause for a final confirmation before clicking "Create" (for standalone scripts).
• Do not retry the Create action automatically on failure.

Workflow

1. Preflight: register bundle ID and verify no existing app

# Register the bundle ID via public API (if not already registered)
asc bundle-ids create --identifier "com.example.app" --name "My App" --platform IOS

# Confirm no app record exists yet
asc apps list --bundle-id "com.example.app" --output json

2. Open App Store Connect

Navigate to https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/apps and ensure the user is signed in.

3. Open the New App form

The "New App" button (blue "+" icon) opens a dropdown menu, not a dialog directly.

• Click the "New App" button to open the dropdown.
• Click the "New App" menu item inside the dropdown.
• The creation dialog/modal appears.

4. Fill required fields (in order)

Platform (checkboxes)

The platforms are checkboxes (not radio buttons). Click the checkbox for the desired platform(s):

• iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS
• Multiple can be selected.

Name (text input)

• Label: Name
• Max 30 characters.