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Competitive Research·8 min read·Apr 28, 2026

How to Research App Store Competitors in Under 60 Seconds

Run App Store competitor research in Claude: get download estimates, revenue, publisher data, and top markets for any keyword in under 60 seconds.

AI Tooling·9 min read·Apr 28, 2026

What Is an MCP Server? A Plain-English Explanation for Developers

MCP servers extend Claude with real tools and live data. Here is what the model context protocol actually is, how it works, and how to install your first MCP server.

ASO Tactics·10 min read·Apr 27, 2026

App Store Keyword Research: A Step-by-Step Guide for Indie Developers

A practical guide to App Store keyword research: find seed keywords, evaluate competition, choose long-tail vs. head terms, and validate with real download data.

App Store Operator connects Claude to App Store and SensorTower data — no browser, no API keys, no manual copy-paste.

npx app-store-operator@latest
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