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96TypeScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 3/5Setup · moderate

TLDR

A macOS desktop app, with a self-hosted web option, that replaces Apple's slow App Store Connect site for managing app listings, TestFlight, and reviews.

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  root((Itsyconnect))
    What it does
      Replaces App Store Connect
      Manages listings and TestFlight
      AI-assisted translation
    Tech stack
      TypeScript
      Electron
      SQLite
    Use cases
      Edit listings in many languages
      Manage TestFlight testers
      Reply to app reviews
    Audience
      iOS developers
      macOS developers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Edit app store listings in every supported language at once

USE CASE 2

Manage TestFlight beta builds and testers from a desktop app

USE CASE 3

View app analytics like downloads and crash reports

USE CASE 4

Draft AI-assisted replies to customer reviews

What is it built with?

TypeScriptElectronSQLiteDocker

How does it compare?

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LanguageTypeScriptTypeScriptTypeScript
Last pushed2025-08-26
MaintenanceQuiet
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Complexity3/53/54/5
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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

AI features require your own API key from a supported provider.

In plain English

Itsyconnect is a desktop application for macOS (with a self-hosted web option) that serves as a better alternative to Apple's official App Store Connect website, which iOS and macOS developers use to manage their apps on the App Store. The official site is known for being slow, cumbersome, and limited, and this app aims to replace most of its key workflows with a faster, more convenient desktop experience. The app covers the full app publishing workflow: editing app store listings (descriptions, keywords, names, subtitles) across all supported languages simultaneously, managing TestFlight beta testing (Apple's beta distribution service) including builds and testers, viewing app analytics like downloads and crash reports, responding to customer reviews, managing app screenshots, and submitting App Store promotional nominations. AI assistance is built into most text-heavy workflows. With your own API key from a supported AI provider, you can translate any field into all supported languages at once, generate keyword suggestions, draft review replies, and even translate marketing text within screenshots while preserving the original fonts and layout. All data is stored locally in a single SQLite database file on your Mac. API credentials are encrypted using strong encryption and stored in the macOS system keychain. There is no cloud service, no accounts, no telemetry. The free version supports one app and one developer account. A one-time Pro upgrade removes those limits. The app can also run as a Docker container for self-hosted web access on a local network. The full README is longer than what was provided.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Set up Itsyconnect on my Mac and connect it to my App Store Connect account
Prompt 2
Use Itsyconnect's AI assistance to translate my app listing into all supported languages
Prompt 3
Show me how Itsyconnect stores API credentials in the macOS keychain
Prompt 4
Run Itsyconnect as a Docker container for self-hosted web access

Frequently asked questions

What is itsyconnect-macos?

A macOS desktop app, with a self-hosted web option, that replaces Apple's slow App Store Connect site for managing app listings, TestFlight, and reviews.

What language is itsyconnect-macos written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript, Electron, SQLite.

How hard is itsyconnect-macos to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is itsyconnect-macos for?

Mainly developer.

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