How do I install the appstore mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Appstore MCP Server

An MCP server for searching the App Store, checking keyword rankings, analyzing competition, and tracking trends — powered by a native macOS binary

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What is the Appstore MCP Server?

An MCP server for searching the App Store, checking keyword rankings, analyzing competition, and tracking trends — powered by a native macOS binary for fast, direct

What it needs from you

macOS 26+ (Apple Silicon)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
compact	default) — Key fields only, no descriptions. Best for most queries.
full	Includes app descriptions and release notes.
complete	All fields from the API response. Verbose (~4KB/app).
search_apps	iTunes Search API with attribute/genre filtering
search_ranked	MZStore API — results match actual App Store rankings
lookup_app	Look up an app by ID, bundle ID, or App Store URL
top_charts	Current top chart rankings (free, paid, grossing)
find_app_rank	Check where an app ranks for a single keyword
check_app_rankings	Check an app's rank across auto-generated keywords (slow)
analyze_keyword	Competitive analysis with competitiveness score (0-100)
app_competitors	Find an app's top competitors via overlapping search results
compare_keywords	Compare competitiveness across multiple keywords (slow)
discover_trending	Discover trending categories from new chart entries
version	Get the server version
Prompt	Description
competitive_analysis	Guided workflow: look up an app, find competitors, analyze keyword rankings, and get actionable recommendations. Args: keyword_or_app_id (required), storefront
market_research	Guided workflow: search rankings, top charts, competitiveness analysis, trending discovery, and opportunity identification. Args: category (required), storefron

How to install the Appstore MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "appstore-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "appstore-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

macOS 26+ (Apple Silicon)

Example prompts to try

“Use Appstore to full.”
“Use Appstore to complete.”
“Use Appstore to search apps.”

Frequently asked questions

An MCP server for searching the App Store, checking keyword rankings, analyzing competition, and tracking trends — powered by a native macOS binary for fast, direct Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.