appstore-rejections-mcp

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives AI assistants access to a curated database of Apple App Store rejection reasons, solutions, and real-world cases.

Built on a database of 48 rejection reasons, 51 solutions, 554 real-world cases, and all 130 Apple Review Guideline subsections.

Website • npm • GitHub • Contributing

Tools

Tool	Description
search_rejections	Semantic search — paste Apple's rejection message or describe the issue
get_rejection_reason	Full details for a specific rejection reason (Apple's message, tags, categories)
get_solutions	Step-by-step fixes with code examples, difficulty, and success rates
get_guideline	Look up Apple Review Guidelines by number (e.g. 2.1, 4.3, 5.1.1)
list_common_rejections	Top rejection reasons ranked by frequency
get_cases	Real-world cases filtered by reason, app category, or appeal status

Installation

Claude Code (Recommended - Easiest)

Run this command in your terminal:

claude mcp add --transport stdio appstore-rejections -- npx -y appstore-rejections-mcp

That's it! Reload Claude Code and the MCP server will auto-connect.

Cursor

Add to your Cursor config file:

• macOS/Linux: ~/.cursor/mcp.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Cursor\mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "appstore-rejections": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "appstore-rejections-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Save the file, restart Cursor, and it will auto-connect.

Claude Desktop (Legacy - Global)

Add to your Claude Desktop config:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "appstore-rejections": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "appstore-rejections-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Usage Examples

Once connected, your AI assistant can:

Search for a rejection reason:

"My app was rejected for guideline 4.3, what does that mean?"

Get solutions:

"How do I fix an App Store rejection for missing privacy policy?"

Review your app before submission:

"Review my iOS app codebase for potential App Store rejections"

Look up guidelines:

"What does Apple guideline 5.1.1 say?"

Find real-world cases:

"Show me cases where Finance apps were rejected and the developer appealed"

Data Coverage

• 48 documented rejection reasons with Apple's actual message templates
• 51 solutions with implementation steps and code examples
• 554 real-world cases sourced from Reddit, Stack Overflow, Apple Forums, and developer blogs
• 130 Apple Review Guideline subsections across all 5 sections
• 50 app categories tracked
• Semantic search powered by pgvector embeddings

Requirements

• Node.js >= 18

Quick Start

For Claude Code Users

claude mcp add --transport stdio appstore-rejections -- npx -y appstore-rejections-mcp

Then in Claude Code, ask:

"Check my iOS app for potential App Store rejections"

For Everyone Else

See Installation section above for Cursor, Claude Desktop, and other setup methods.

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Real-World Example

User asks Claude Code:

"My iOS app was rejected for guideline 4.3. What does that mean and how do I fix it?"

Claude uses the MCP tools to:

1. Look up guideline 4.3
2. Find related rejection reasons
3. Get step-by-step solutions
4. Show real cases where developers fixed similar issues
5. Provide code examples and best practices

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How It Works

The MCP server connects your AI assistant to:

• 48 Rejection Reasons - Apple's actual rejection messages and patterns
• 51 Solutions - Step-by-step fixes with difficulty ratings
• 554 Real Cases - Community experiences and appeals
• 130 Guidelines - Full Apple Review Guideline subsections
• Semantic Search - Powered by vector embeddings for smart matching

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For Developers

Building from Source

git clone https://github.com/RobertoJoseph/appstore-rejections-mcp.git
cd appstore-rejections-mcp
npm install
npm run build

Environment Variables (Optional)

For custom Supabase instance:

SUPABASE_URL=your-url
SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-key

See CONTRIBUTING.md for more details.

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Community

• Found a bug? Open an issue
• Have an idea? Start a discussion
• Want to contribute? See CONTRIBUTING.md
• Questions? Email: [email protected]

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Changelog

v1.0.2 - Cleaned up README, clearer installation instructions v1.0.1 - Fixed invalid API key error v1.0.0 - Initial release

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Built By

Roberto Joseph - LinkedIn • Twitter • TikTok

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License

MIT - See LICENSE file for details

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Made with ❤️ for iOS developers everywhere 🚀