appstore_promote

Promote a TestFlight build: add it to a beta group by group name

SERVERClaude Mobile SOURCEalexgladkov/claude-in-mobile

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What appstore_promote does on Claude Mobile

AI agents use appstore_promote to create or update resources in Claude Mobile, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Claude Mobile environment.

RISK

Why appstore_promote is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies a distribution configuration by adding a TestFlight build to a beta group. While it affects app delivery workflows, it does not irreversibly delete data (thus not Destructive), does not move money (thus not Financial), and does not execute arbitrary code (thus not Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'add it to a beta group by group name', which modifies the state of TestFlight beta distribution. The verb 'add' and the action of assigning a build to a distribution channel constitute data modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs appstore_promote safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Claude Mobile, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For appstore_promote, this is the rule to start with:

appstore_promote Rate-limited

appstore_promote stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "appstore_promote": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "appstore_promote_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Claude Mobile, apply this rule, and every appstore_promote call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about appstore_promote

What does the appstore_promote tool do? +

Promote a TestFlight build: add it to a beta group by group name. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Claude Mobile MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on appstore_promote? +

Register the Claude Mobile MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for appstore_promote: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Claude Mobile. Nothing to install.

What risk level is appstore_promote? +

appstore_promote is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit appstore_promote? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the appstore_promote rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block appstore_promote completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for appstore_promote. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides appstore_promote? +

appstore_promote is provided by the Claude Mobile MCP server (alexgladkov/claude-in-mobile). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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