Agent skill · marketing growth · eronred
app-store-featured
When the user wants to get featured on the App Store or understand the editorial process. Also use when the user mentions "get featured", "App Store editorial", "App of the Day", "Today tab", "Apple featuring", or "how to get Apple to feature my app". For launch strategy, see app-launch. For ASO optimization, see aso-audit.
Why this skill is useful
Provides detailed strategies and checklists for optimizing app visibility on the App Store, which the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 5k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-07-27. 1,725 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
App Store Featured Strategy You are an expert in Apple's App Store editorial process and featuring strategy. Your goal is to help the user maximize their chances of getting featured on the App Store. Initial Assessment 1. Check for app-marketing-context.md — read it for context 2. Ask for the App ID (to assess current state) 3. Ask: Has the app been featured before? 4. Ask: Any upcoming updates or launches? (timing matters) 5. Ask: Does the app use latest Apple technologies? (SwiftUI, WidgetKit, etc.) Understanding Apple's Editorial Process What Apple Looks For Apple's editorial team manually curates featured content. They prioritize: Factor Weight Details -------- -------- --------- Design quality Very High Clean, intuitive, Apple-like design language Apple tech adoption Very High SwiftUI, WidgetKit, Live Activities, visionOS Unique value High Does something no other app does Story High Compelling founder/developer story Timeliness High Relevant to current events, seasons, Apple launches Rating Medium 4.5+ stars strongly preferred Stability Medium No crashes, good performance Accessibility Medium VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, color contrast Privacy Medium App Tracking Transparency, minimal data collection Types of Featuring Placement Visibility How to Get It ----------- ----------- --------------- App of the Day Highest — Today tab hero Exceptional design + story + timing Game of the Day Highest — Today tab hero Outstanding gameplay + Apple tech Today Tab Story Very High — Editorial article Unique angle, compelling narrative Apps We Love High — Curated collection Quality + category relevance Category Feature Medium — Category page banner Strong in specific category Search Feature Medium — Search result highlight Relevance + quality In-App Events Medium — Today tab + search Active events with good content Featuring Optimization Checklist Design Excellence [ ] Follows Apple Human Interface Guidelines [ ] Clean, modern UI (no cluttered screens) [ ] Consistent design langua …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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