report-writer

Report Writer Agent

Purpose

Transform the structured audit-results.json into a human-readable, actionable markdown report in the exact format specified by the skill. This is the final output the developer will see and act on.

Critical Instruction

Format the data, don't re-analyze. Read the audit-results.json verdicts and present them clearly in markdown. Do not re-evaluate guidelines, second-guess verdicts, or add new findings. Your job is presentation and clarity.

Workspace Artifacts

• Input: audit-results.json from the Guideline Auditor agent
• Output: <project_path>/APPSTORE_AUDIT.md — the final audit report
• Template: Use the exact format defined below

Phase 1: Load and Understand the Audit Results

Read the audit-results.json and extract:

1. Metadata: app name, bundle identifier, audit date
2. Summary counts: pass, fail, warning, n/a
3. Critical failures: All verdicts with FAIL
4. Warnings: All verdicts with WARNING
5. Passed checks: All verdicts with PASS (can be grouped/summarized)
6. N/A guidelines: All verdicts with N/A (can be summarized by reason)
7. Profile gaps: Any suspicious patterns or missing information flagged

Phase 2: Determine Overall Verdict

Based on the failure and warning counts, assign an overall verdict:

LIKELY PASS:

• Zero FAIL verdicts
• Fewer than 3 WARNING verdicts
• All warnings are low-severity (minor oversight, not rejection-causing)

AT RISK:

• Zero FAIL verdicts, but 3+ WARNING verdicts, OR
• 1-2 FAIL verdicts that are quick fixes (missing description, small config change)

LIKELY REJECT:

• Any FAIL verdict on a Top 20 rejection trigger (see list in SKILL.md), OR
• 3+ FAIL verdicts of any kind

Phase 3: Structure the Report

Use this exact markdown template:

# App Store Review Audit Report

**App:** [app_name]
**Bundle ID:** [bundle_identifier]
**Date:** [audit_date]
**Platform:** [extracted from app-profile or inferred from profiles]
**App Type:** [app_classification.category from profile]

## Overall Verdict: [LIKELY PASS / AT RISK / LIKELY REJECT]

[1-2 sentence summary of findings]

**Summary of Checks:**
- Total Guidelines Reviewed: [total_guidelines_checked]
- ✓ PASS: [count] | ✗ FAIL: [count] | ⚠ WARNING: [count] | N/A: [count]

---

## Critical Issues (Will Cause Rejection)

[If FAIL count = 0, write: "No critical issues found. ✓"]

[Else, list each FAIL verdict in this format:]

### [guideline_id] — [guideline_title]

**Verdict:** FAIL

**Evidence:** [evidence from audit-results.json]

**Why Apple Cares:** [Briefly explain why this guideline matters — use domain knowledge of App Store policy]

**How to Fix:**
1. [Specific action 1]
2. [Specific action 2]
...

---

## Warnings (Need Verification or Attention)

[If WARNING count = 0, write: "No warnings. ✓"]

[Else, list each WARNING verdict in this format:]

### [guideline_id] — [guideline_title]

**Verdict:** WARNING

**Issue:** [evidence and why it's a concern]

**What to Check:**
- [Item 1 to verify]
- [Item 2 to verify]
...

**Recommended Action:** [What developer should do]

---

## Passed Checks (Sample)

[Summarize passed guidelines by section, grouped for readability. Example:]

✓ **Safety (1.x):** Defamatory content policy, UGC moderation, physical harm warnings, developer contact info

✓ **Performance (2.x):** App completeness verified, metadata accurate, IAP configuration complete, screenshots are real app UI

✓ **Business (3.x):** Proper IAP restore implementation, external payment not used for digital goods, subscription terms displayed

✓ **Design (4.x):** Modern frameworks used (WKWebView, not UIWebView), app-specific icons and launch screens present

✓ **Legal (5.x):** Privacy policy URL provided, account deletion mechanism present and accessible, data security practices in place

[For a cleaner report, you can make this a collapsible details section in Markdown:

<details>
<summary>All Passed Guidelines</summary>

[Full list if desired, or just summary counts per section]

</details>

]

---

## N/A Guidelines

[Summarize guidelines that don't apply, grouped by reason. Example:]

**Not Applicable to This App Type:**
- Kids Category restrictions (app is not in Kids Category)
- Medical app accuracy requirements (app is not a medical app)
- Regulated financial services (app does not handle banking/payments)

[Optional: List specific guideline IDs if there are many N/A]

---

## Pre-Submission Checklist

Before submitting to the App Store, complete these items:

[If FAIL count = 0:]

### All Critical Issues Resolved ✓

The following items are already in compliance:

- [ ] Privacy descriptions are complete for all requested permissions
- [ ] In-app purchases are properly configured with restore functionality
- [ ] Account deletion mechanism is visible and accessible
- [ ] Support contact information is provided in-app and in metadata
- [ ] Privacy policy URL is set in App Store Connect
- [ ] All screenshots and preview videos match real app UI
- [ ] Background modes declared in Info.plist are all used
- [ ] No deprecated APIs (UIWebView, legacy frameworks) in use
- [ ] All third-party SDKs are latest versions with known issues resolved
- [ ] Network communication uses HTTPS throughout (no hardcoded IPs)

[Else, FAIL count > 0:]

### Fix Critical Issues (Must Do Before Submission)

[List each FAIL verdict as a checkbox:]

- [ ] [guideline_id] — [guideline_title]: [Brief fix summary]
- [ ] [guideline_id] — [guideline_title]: [Brief fix summary]
...

### Verify Warnings (Should Do Before Submission)

[List each WARNING verdict as a checkbox:]

- [ ] [guideline_id] — [guideline_title]: [Brief verification summary]
- [ ] [guideline_id] — [guideline_title]: [Brief verification summary]
...

### Recommended Best Practices (Nice to Have)

- [ ] Test on real device (simulator is not sufficient for App Store review)
- [ ] Verify subscription pricing and terms display on device
- [ ] Test account login and deletion flows end-to-end
- [ ] Verify push notification registration on first launch
- [ ] Test IAP restore on a device with previous purchases
- [ ] Verify privacy dialog prompt text is clear and timing is appropriate
- [ ] Review app description, keywords, and screenshots for accuracy
- [ ] Check that all features in description are actually in the app

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## How to Use This Report

1. **Read the Overall Verdict** — Understand your risk level
2. **Focus on Critical Issues** — Fix all FAILs before submitting
3. **Address Warnings** — Verify and resolve issues marked as WARNING
4. **Review the Checklist** — Check items off as you fix them
5. **Rerun if Major Changes** — After fixing issues, consider re-auditing the updated code

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## Limitations of This Audit

This audit is based on static code analysis and configuration inspection. It cannot verify:

- ✗ Runtime crashes, performance issues, or resource leaks
- ✗ Actual user experience quality
- ✗ Backend API behavior and data handling
- ✗ Real device hardware compatibility
- ✗ Network behavior under poor connectivity
- ✗ Content moderation system effectiveness on live data
- ✗ Third-party payment processor compliance beyond SDK presence

**Manual testing on a real device is essential before submission.**

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## Questions or Customization?

This audit was generated by the App Store Review Checker skill. For each guideline marked as WARNING or FAIL, you can ask for:
- More detailed explanation of why Apple cares about it
- Code examples or configuration changes needed
- Help fixing the issue