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Guides, research, and tactics for indie iOS developers.

AI Tooling·11 min read·Jul 25, 2026

How MCP Directories Actually Work — and Which One to Install From

Most MCP directories are catalogs, not install surfaces — they list servers and hand you the same npx command. Here is how the official registry feeds them, how to spot a stale listing, and where it actually matters which one you use.

Competitive Research·12 min read·Jul 22, 2026

Before You Launch: The Competitive Research Every Indie Developer Should Do

A pre-launch competitive research checklist for indie iOS developers: seven questions to answer with real download, revenue, and publisher data before you submit your app.

AI Tooling·9 min read·Jul 15, 2026

How to Set Up App Store Operator with Claude Desktop and Claude Code

A complete setup guide for App Store Operator: the one-line Claude Code install, the Claude Desktop JSON config, the first-run SensorTower login, and how to verify the MCP server is actually working.

Competitive Research·11 min read·Jun 24, 2026

How to Analyze App Store Competition for a Keyword (With Real Examples)

A data-rich walkthrough of App Store competition analysis: how to turn downloads, revenue, ratings, and publisher data into a real decision — enter the keyword, avoid it, or find a niche.

Competitive Research·9 min read·Jun 24, 2026

App Store Operator vs. SensorTower: Which One Should You Use?

An honest comparison of App Store Operator and SensorTower: a lightweight AI-native research tool inside Claude vs. a full deep ASO platform. Which one fits your workflow and budget.

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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