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Featuring Nomination

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featuring-nomination

Generates App Store featuring nomination pitches with all required fields, compelling narratives, and Apple editorial angles. Use when submitting your app for App Store editorial featuring or preparing a self-nomination.

Overview

Publisherrshankras
Repositoryclaude-code-apple-skills
Skill namefeaturing-nomination
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LicenseMIT
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Skill sourceRepository
  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 1 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by rshankras on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Featuring Nomination AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills.git /tmp/claude-code-apple-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/claude-code-apple-skills/skills/generators/featuring-nomination .claude/skills/featuring-nomination
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Featuring Nomination in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Featuring Nomination on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Featuring Nomination is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Featuring Nomination Generator

Generate a compelling App Store featuring nomination ready for submission, including all required fields, narrative pitch, and strategic timing.

When This Skill Activates

Use this skill when the user:

  • Asks to "get featured" or "submit for App Store featuring"
  • Mentions "featuring nomination" or "editorial feature"
  • Wants help with "App Store editorial" pitch
  • Is preparing a major launch or update and wants visibility
  • Asks about "Today tab" or "Apps We Love"

How App Store Featuring Works

Apple's editorial team hand-picks apps for featuring based on:

  • Quality: Design, performance, and polish
  • Innovation: Novel use of Apple technologies
  • Relevance: Timely content or seasonal alignment
  • Story: Compelling developer or user narrative

Featuring Placements

PlacementVisibilityRequirements
Today tab storyHighestExceptional quality + narrative
App of the DayVery highOutstanding app + timing
Collection featureHighFits a themed collection
Category featureMediumTop quality in category
Search result boostMediumRelevance + quality

Submission Timeline

  • Submit 6-8 weeks before desired featuring date
  • Apple reviews and plans editorial calendar in advance
  • Seasonal features are planned months ahead
  • No guarantee of featuring — but quality nominations increase odds significantly

Configuration Questions

Ask user via AskUserQuestion:

  1. Reason for nomination?

    • New app launch
    • Major update with new features
    • Seasonal relevance (holiday, back-to-school, etc.)
    • Apple technology showcase (new API adoption)
    • Milestone (anniversary, user count, award)

  2. Apple technologies used? (multi-select)

    • SwiftUI
    • WidgetKit / Live Activities
    • App Intents / Shortcuts
    • Apple Intelligence / Foundation Models
    • ARKit / RealityKit
    • HealthKit / ActivityKit
    • SharePlay
    • StoreKit 2
    • Apple Watch complications
    • visionOS support
    • Other (specify)

  3. Target featuring date?

    • Within 2 weeks (too late for editorial, but can try)
    • 4-6 weeks from now (ideal timing)
    • 8+ weeks from now (best chance for planning)
    • Seasonal window (specify season)

Generation Process

Step 1: Gather App Details

Collect comprehensive information:

  • App name, description, and category
  • What's new in this version (if update)
  • Apple technologies used with specific details
  • Developer story (indie, team, background)
  • User impact stories or metrics
  • Visual design highlights
  • Accessibility features
  • Privacy stance

Step 2: Identify Featuring Angles

Read nomination-template.md for the angle selection framework.

Strong angles by category:

  • Accessibility: Apps that serve underserved communities
  • Health: Mental health, physical wellness, therapy tools
  • Education: Learning innovation, kids' safety
  • Sustainability: Environmental impact, eco-friendly
  • Creativity: Novel creative tools or expression
  • Apple Tech: Deep integration with latest Apple APIs
  • Cultural: Apps celebrating cultural moments or diversity

Step 3: Generate Nomination

Produce the complete nomination document.

Output Format

Read nomination-template.md and fill all fields.

markdown
# App Store Featuring Nomination

## App Information
| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| App Name | [Name] |
| Developer | [Developer/Company Name] |
| App Store URL | [URL] |
| Category | [Primary Category] |
| Platforms | [iOS / macOS / watchOS / visionOS] |
| App Store Connect Contact | [Email] |

## Nomination Reason
[One of: New Launch / Major Update / Seasonal / Technology / Milestone]

## Desired Featuring Window
[Date range, aligned with launch or seasonal opportunity]

## App Overview (2-3 sentences)
[Compelling summary of what the app does and why it matters]

## What Makes This App Special (3-5 bullet points)
- [Unique value proposition]
- [Design or UX innovation]
- [Technical excellence]
- [User impact]
- [Cultural or social significance]

## Apple Technology Integration
| Technology | How It's Used |
|-----------|--------------|
| [SwiftUI] | [Specific usage details] |
| [WidgetKit] | [Specific usage details] |
| [etc.] | [etc.] |

## Developer Story (2-3 sentences)
[Personal or team narrative that makes the app relatable]

## User Impact
[Metrics, testimonials, or stories showing real-world impact]

## Design Highlights
[What makes the visual design noteworthy — animations, interactions, aesthetics]

## Accessibility Features
[VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, color accessibility, etc.]

## Privacy Commitment
[How the app respects user privacy — on-device processing, minimal data collection, etc.]

## Media Kit
[Links to: screenshots, app preview video, press kit, developer photos]

## Social Proof (optional)
[Press mentions, awards, notable reviews, download milestones]

References

  • nomination-template.md — Detailed nomination form and angle framework
  • Related: app-store/marketing-strategy — Featuring as part of broader strategy
  • Related: app-store/app-description-writer — Compelling app copy
  • Related: generators/in-app-events — Pair featuring with events
  • Apple: Nominate your app for featuring

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Featuring Nomination AI skill do?

Generates App Store featuring nomination pitches with all required fields, compelling narratives, and Apple editorial angles. Use when submitting your app for App Store editorial featuring or preparing a self-nomination.

Why use Featuring Nomination on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Featuring Nomination is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Featuring Nomination in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/rshankras/claude-code-apple-skills/tree/main/skills/generators/featuring-nomination. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Featuring Nomination?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Featuring Nomination?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Featuring Nomination with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Featuring Nomination AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by rshankras under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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