ShipKit
Integrates with App Store Connect API to manage metadata (title, subtitle, description, keywords, whatsNew) and submit app versions for review.
Provides ability to take screenshots of the iOS app running in the Simulator via simctl.
Wraps XcodeBuildMCP to provide build and code signing capabilities for iOS app shipping.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@ShipKitsubmit my app version 2.0 for review"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
ShipKit
MCP server for shipping iOS apps. Wraps XcodeBuildMCP and App Store Connect API.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Take a screenshot of the iOS app running in the Simulator via |
| Get or update App Store Connect metadata (title, subtitle, description, keywords, whatsNew) |
| Submit an app version for App Store review |
Related MCP server: appstore-release-mcp
Setup
npm install
npm run buildEnvironment Variables
For metadata and submit-review tools, set the following:
export ASC_KEY_ID="your-key-id"
export ASC_ISSUER_ID="your-issuer-id"
export ASC_PRIVATE_KEY="$(cat path/to/AuthKey_XXXXXX.p8)"Generate these in App Store Connect > Users and Access > Integrations > App Store Connect API.
Usage
Claude Desktop / claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"shipkit": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/shipkit/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"ASC_KEY_ID": "your-key-id",
"ASC_ISSUER_ID": "your-issuer-id",
"ASC_PRIVATE_KEY": "-----BEGIN PRIVATE KEY-----\n...\n-----END PRIVATE KEY-----"
}
}
}
}Development
npm run dev # watch mode with tsx
npm run inspect # open MCP inspectorThis server cannot be deployed
Maintenance
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