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asc-ad-hoc-distribution

by app-store-connect-cli-skills

Prepare, publish, resume, and verify private iOS release-testing installs with asc distribute. Use when distributing an IPA to registered devices outside TestFlight, reconciling ad hoc profiles, publishing through caller-owned S3-compatible storage, or diagnosing a resumable private distribution run.

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Frequently asked questions about asc-ad-hoc-distribution

What does the asc-ad-hoc-distribution skill do?

Prepare, publish, resume, and verify private iOS release-testing installs with asc distribute. Use when distributing an IPA to registered devices outside TestFlight, reconciling ad hoc profiles, publishing through caller-owned S3-compatible storage, or diagnosing a resumable private distribution run. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.

How do I install the asc-ad-hoc-distribution skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install app-store-connect-cli-skills-asc-ad-hoc-distribution` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/app-store-connect-cli-skills-asc-ad-hoc-distribution/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does asc-ad-hoc-distribution work with?

asc-ad-hoc-distribution runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the asc-ad-hoc-distribution skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use asc-ad-hoc-distribution after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/app-store-connect-cli-skills-asc-ad-hoc-distribution` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the asc-ad-hoc-distribution skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.