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App Store Connect MCP Server

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add_tester_to_group

Add a new tester to an App Store Connect beta testing group by providing their email, first name, last name, and the group ID to enable app testing.

Instructions

Add a new tester to a beta group

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
groupIdYesThe ID of the beta group
emailYesEmail address of the tester
firstNameYesFirst name of the tester
lastNameYesLast name of the tester

Implementation Reference

  • Implementation of the addTesterToGroup handler function that creates a new beta tester and adds them to the specified beta group via the App Store Connect API.
    async addTesterToGroup(args: {
      groupId: string;
      email: string;
      firstName: string;
      lastName: string;
    }): Promise<ListBetaTestersResponse> {
      const { groupId, email, firstName, lastName } = args;
      
      validateRequired(args, ['groupId', 'email', 'firstName', 'lastName']);
    
      const requestBody: AddTesterRequest = {
        data: {
          type: "betaTesters",
          attributes: {
            email,
            firstName,
            lastName
          },
          relationships: {
            betaGroups: {
              data: [{
                id: groupId,
                type: "betaGroups"
              }]
            }
          }
        }
      };
    
      return this.client.post<ListBetaTestersResponse>('/betaTesters', requestBody);
    }

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, so description must carry full burden. It only says 'add a new tester' without disclosing side effects, permissions, or error conditions. Mutation tool needs more detail.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence, clear, no wasted words. Efficient.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Tool has 4 required params, no output schema, no annotations. Description lacks success/error handling info and context on what happens after addition. Incomplete for a CRUD operation.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with descriptions for all parameters. The tool description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action (add), the resource (tester), and the target (beta group). It distinguishes from sibling tools like remove_tester_from_group and list_group_testers.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives, prerequisites, or scenarios (e.g., group must exist, tester not already added).

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.