Macos Direct Distribution

Q: What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Macos Direct Distribution skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Macos Direct Distribution is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Advertising category. Learn more at https://claudskills.com/learn/what-is-skill-md/.

Category: Advertising · Sub-category: ads-misc · Last updated: 2026-10-25

Set up direct (outside the Mac App Store) distribution for a macOS Xcode app: a dedicated "Direct" target — sandbox off, hardened runtime on, a DIRECT flag, direct-only frameworks linked to it alone — wired to Sparkle auto-updates with EdDSA signing keys, a SUFeedURL, a "Check for Updates" menu item and an appcast signing script — and, for selling that build, a licence key from a hosted checkout, kept out of the App Store build. Use whenever the user wants automatic updates for a Mac app sold outside the App Store ("הפצה ישירה", "עדכונים אוטומטיים"), add Sparkle, create a second non-MAS target alongside an App Store build, set up an appcast, sell the direct build with a licence key ("מפתח רישיון", Lemon Squeezy), or ask how to keep Sparkle or licensing out of the App Store build. Pairs with `notarize-and-distribute`, which builds the signed DMG this skill's appcast points at.

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From the source SKILL.md

Give a macOS app a second distribution channel — a notarized DMG downloaded from your own site — that lives alongside the App Store build from one codebase, and updates itself via Sparkle. This skill creates the build target and the update mechanism; the notarize-and-distribute skill builds the signed DMG.

What this skill does

Macos Direct Distribution is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the ads-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/macos-direct-distribution/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use whenever the user wants automatic updates for a Mac app sold outside the App Store ("הפצה ישירה", "עדכונים אוטומטיים"), add Sparkle, create a second non-MAS target alongside an App Store build, set up an appcast, sell the direct build with a licence key ("מפתח רישיון", Lemon Squeezy), or ask how to keep Sparkle or licensing out of the App Store build. Pairs with `notarize-and-distribute`, which builds the signed DMG this skill's appcast points at.

Who uses this skill

The Macos Direct Distribution Claude Code skill is built for paid media specialists, performance marketers, and advertising teams running paid campaigns. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 213,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/macos-direct-distribution
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/macos-direct-distribution/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/macos-direct-distribution/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/macos-direct-distribution/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/macos-direct-distribution/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\macos-direct-distribution\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Macos Direct Distribution Claude Code skill?

Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/macos-direct-distribution/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.

What does the Macos Direct Distribution skill do?

Is this skill free to install?

Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.

When should I use the Macos Direct Distribution skill?

Use Macos Direct Distribution when your Claude Code task falls under the Advertising category — specifically in the ads misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Macos Direct Distribution" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/ads/.

What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Macos Direct Distribution skill fit in?

A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Macos Direct Distribution is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Advertising category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Source: https://github.com/yybd/app-factory/blob/HEAD/plugins/apple-track/skills/macos-direct-distribution/SKILL.md
License: MIT
Author: yybd
Website: https://www.bdtech.app/blog/skills-and-tracks?utm_source=github

Cite this skill

If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:

APA

yybd. (2026). Macos Direct Distribution [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/macos-direct-distribution/

BibTeX

@misc{macos-direct-distribution-2026,
  author    = {yybd},
  title     = {Macos Direct Distribution [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/macos-direct-distribution/}
}

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Grade A · scanned 2026-11-01 — free static scan against the OWASP Agentic Skills Top 10.

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