Releases & App Review
Prepare new versions, attach builds, update release information, and manage App Store review submissions through supported agent workflows.
Native macOS App • App Store Connect • Local MCP Server
Ship to the App Store.
Without leaving your IDE.
FlightDeck connects your AI coding agent to App Store Connect through a local MCP server. Let your agent manage releases, metadata, screenshots, localization, ASO, and more—while you stay in control.
Coming Soon to the Mac App Store
macOS Native
Explore AI Workflows
Your AI Agent. Your App Store Workflow.
Spend more time building. Let your AI agent handle the App Store.
FlightDeck gives your AI agent access to App Store workflows directly from your development process—while you decide what it can do and what requires your approval.
Metadata & ASO
Update app titles, subtitles, descriptions, promotional text, keywords, URLs, and What’s New release notes across multiple localizations.
Screenshots & Localization
Upload and organize screenshot sets across required device display sizes and manage localized store presence for global App Store regions.
TestFlight & Builds
Query uploaded builds, inspect processing status, manage internal and external beta groups, and coordinate TestFlight distribution workflows.
Pre-Flight Diagnostics
Evaluate release readiness before submission and surface missing or incomplete App Store requirements before they become submission blockers.
Local, Auditable Operations
Keep operations local with sanitized logging, macOS Keychain credential storage, and configurable human approval before mutations contact Apple.
The FlightDeck App
See your apps before you ship.
FlightDeck also gives you a visual view of your App Store presence. Browse your apps, inspect metadata and localizations, preview screenshots and storefront content, and review upcoming releases before they go live.
Zero-Cloud Architecture
Your Mac talks directly to Apple. No middleman.
Most SaaS tools require you to paste your private App Store Connect API keys into their cloud databases. FlightDeck rejects that risk entirely.
Your Mac (FlightDeck)
Private .p8 Key in macOS Keychain
Local JWT Signing (ES256)
15-minute token lifetime
Encrypted HTTPS
Direct TLS 1.3
Apple Servers
api.appstoreconnect.apple.com
Apple Official REST Endpoints
Presigned Asset Upload Storage
✓ Zero Cloud Proxies
We do not operate any backend server, proxy, or relay between FlightDeck and Apple. Your requests never touch our servers.
✓ Zero Private Key Transmission
Your .p8 private key is never sent over the network to anyone—not even Apple. Only short-lived locally signed tokens are transmitted.
✓ Strict Host Locking
The networking transport enforces HTTPS and restricts requests to Apple’s verified domains and RevenueCat for subscription validation.
AI Automation Without Giving Up Control
Decide what your AI agent can do—and what requires your approval.
FlightDeck embeds a local Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects compatible AI coding agents to App Store Connect. You set fine-grained permissions to determine which operations can execute and which must be staged for review.
Strict Loopback Isolation
The embedded MCP server binds strictly to the local IPv4 loopback interface (127.0.0.1). It does not listen on local network adapters or public interfaces. Other devices on your Wi-Fi or LAN cannot connect.
Configurable Authentication
By default, connections are locked to this Mac without extra setup. When desired, enable password protection to require an authentication Bearer token stored securely in your macOS Keychain.
Granular Permissions & Approvals
Configure access modes (Read, Read + Write, Off) and toggle AI Approval per capability. Reviewed mutations can execute directly, or remain staged in the Approval Center for your inspection.
Important Fact: FlightDeck contains zero direct integrations with AI companies (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google). FlightDeck operates strictly as an MCP server. You choose which local AI client to connect, and your credentials are never revealed to the client.
Evidence-Based Privacy
Verified by source code. Grounded in facts.
We audited every line of FlightDeck’s implementation before publishing this documentation. Here are the verifiable facts about your data:
🔒 macOS Keychain Storage
Private .p8 API keys are stored in the macOS Keychain (kSecClassGenericPassword) using Apple’s Security framework. Keys are streamed via stdin to avoid command-line argument inspection.
🛡 Zero Analytics & Telemetry
FlightDeck contains no third-party tracking frameworks, analytics trackers, or user behavioral SDKs (no Google Analytics, Firebase, Sentry, Mixpanel, Amplitude, or PostHog). We do not record or transmit your activity.
💳 StoreKit 2 & RevenueCat
Pro subscriptions are processed via Apple StoreKit 2 and validated by RevenueCat. RevenueCat receives anonymous StoreKit receipts; it never receives App Store Connect API keys, Issuer IDs, or private keys.
📄 No Plaintext Key Persistence
Non-sensitive profile identifiers (Key ID, Issuer ID) are saved in sandboxed preferences. The private key itself is never written to disk, preferences files, or temporary directories.
⏱ 15-Minute Ephemeral Tokens
JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) are signed locally with ECDSA P-256 (ES256) and expire within 15 minutes. They are kept in volatile memory and never persisted to disk.
ℹ︎ Standard macOS Diagnostics
FlightDeck does not run custom crash uploaders. If an unexpected crash occurs, crash logs are processed solely through Apple’s native macOS system diagnostic mechanisms if opted in by the user.
Developer Hub
Expanding the FlightDeck ecosystem.
Following the initial Mac App Store release, this portal will expand into a comprehensive resource center for macOS and iOS developers.
Phase 4 • Coming Soon
Developer Documentation
Comprehensive step-by-step guides for API key setup, Claude & Cursor MCP configuration, and release automation.
Phase 5 • Coming Soon
AI Prompt Library
Curated prompt templates for drafting release notes, reviewing localized store copy, and generating changelogs via MCP.
Phase 6 • Coming Soon
Community & Feedback
Direct feature requests, bug submission triage, and public upvoting for upcoming FlightDeck enhancements.
Phase 7 • Coming Soon
Engineering Changelog
Detailed release notes, API compatibility updates, and architecture write-ups for every FlightDeck version.