App Store
12 articles about app store.
Apple Is Blocking Dynamic Code Execution - Going Native macOS Instead
App Store restrictions on dynamic code execution are forcing AI dev tools to go native macOS distribution. Why direct downloads beat the App Store for AI
Apple Quietly Blocks Updates for Popular Vibe Coding Apps
Apple's App Store review blocks updates for AI coding apps. Native macOS apps distributed outside the App Store avoid these restrictions entirely.
Why Apple's App Store Kills AI Dev Tools That Use Accessibility APIs
Apple rejected millions of apps in 2024 for policy violations. For AI dev tools using accessibility APIs, native distribution outside the App Store is not a workaround - it is the architecture.
Automating App Store Submissions with AI Agents
AI agents can handle App Store submissions end to end, but code signing and provisioning profiles remain the hardest part to automate reliably.
ChatGPT App Rejections - Why Broad Tool Descriptions Get You Rejected
The most common reason ChatGPT app submissions fail: tool descriptions that are too vague. Learn how to write specific, reviewable tool descriptions that pass.
Do Not Let Similar Apps Stop You - Apple Rejects Clones, Not Categories
Seeing similar apps already published should not stop you from building. Apple rejects direct clones but welcomes different takes on the same category.
An App Store for MCP Integrations - Config Injection and Desktop State Servers
Managing multiple MCP server configs is tedious. Config injection and an app store model could simplify discovery. Local desktop state MCP servers add real
MCP Discovery and Trust - Why We Need an App Store for AI Integrations
With 15+ MCP servers configured, finding and trusting new ones is a pain. The MCP ecosystem needs better discovery, sandboxing, and trust mechanisms
Using Claude to Submit Apps to the App Store - Provisioning Profiles Are Still Hard
Even after shipping multiple macOS apps with Claude's help, provisioning profiles and code signing remain the hardest part of App Store submission. Here is
Shipping an AI-Generated App to the App Store - Code Signing Is the Hard Part
Why code signing and provisioning profiles are the hardest 20% of shipping an AI-generated macOS app to the App Store, and how to navigate the signing dance.
MCP Config Management Is Broken - Why We Need an App Store for AI Integrations
Managing 12+ MCP servers means editing JSON by hand, debugging silent connection failures, and maintaining npm packages manually. The MCP Registry is moving toward an app store model - here is what good looks like and how to manage configs in the meantime.
Shipping Your First macOS App - Why Doing One Thing Well Wins
The graveyard of indie Mac apps is full of feature-bloated tools. The best strategy for your first macOS app is doing exactly one thing and doing it well.