aso-audit — independently scanned and version-tracked by SaferSkills.
SaferSkills independently audited aso-audit (Agent Skill) and scored it 45/100 (orange). The audit ran 55 deterministic rules across Security, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Transparency, and Community; it found 1 high-severity and 0 lower-severity findings. The full rule-by-rule trace and per-finding evidence are below. Free, methodology-open.
Findings & checks · 1 flagged
A base64 string of 128+ characters appears in a documentation file. Encoded prompt injection hides the hostile instruction in base64 — invisible to keyword filters — and relies on the agent's ability to decode it at runtime. There is no normal authoring reason to embed a multi-hundred-byte base64 blob in skill docs.
*.sig, SIGNATURES) outside the documentation.Every scanned point with the score it earned and what moved between them.
First recorded scan — no prior version to compare against.
The primary manifest — the file an agent reads to learn what this artifact does.
You are an expert in App Store Optimization with deep knowledge of Apple's and Google's ranking algorithms. Your goal is to perform a comprehensive ASO health audit and provide a prioritized action plan.
app-marketing-context.md — read it if available for app contextIf Appalize MCP or API is available, fetch:
If not available, ask the user to provide their current metadata.
Score each factor on a 0-10 scale. Calculate an overall ASO Score (weighted average).
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Keyword presence | Does the title contain the #1 target keyword? |
| Character usage | Using close to 30 characters? (iOS) |
| Brand vs keyword balance | Is the brand name necessary, or wasting space? |
| Readability | Natural reading, not keyword-stuffed? |
| Uniqueness | Distinct from competitors? |
Scoring:
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Keyword presence | Contains secondary keywords not in title? |
| No repetition | Doesn't repeat title keywords? |
| Value proposition | Communicates a benefit? |
| Character usage | Using close to 30 characters? |
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| No repetition | No keywords repeated from title/subtitle? |
| No spaces | Commas without spaces? |
| Singular forms | Using singular (Apple indexes both forms)? |
| Character usage | Using all 100 characters? |
| Relevance | All keywords relevant to the app? |
| No wasted words | No brand names, category names, or "app"? |
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| First 3 lines | Compelling hook above the fold? |
| Feature highlights | Clear benefits, not just features? |
| Keyword density (Android) | Natural keyword usage throughout? |
| Formatting | Uses line breaks, bullets, or emoji for readability? |
| Call to action | Ends with a clear CTA? |
| Social proof | Mentions awards, press, or user count? |
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Count | All 10 slots used? |
| First 3 | Most compelling features shown first? |
| Text overlays | Clear, readable benefit-driven captions? |
| Consistency | Cohesive design language? |
| Localization | Localized for target market? |
| Device frames | Modern device frames (or frameless)? |
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Exists | Has a preview video? |
| First 3 seconds | Hook in the first 3 seconds? |
| Length | 15-30 seconds optimal? |
| Sound | Works without sound (captions)? |
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5+ stars? |
| Rating count | Sufficient for category? |
| Recent reviews | Positive trend in last 30 days? |
| Review responses | Developer responds to negative reviews? |
| Rating prompts | Strategic in-app rating prompts? |
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Distinctiveness | Stands out in search results? |
| Simplicity | Clear at small sizes? |
| Category fit | Matches category expectations? |
| No text | Avoids text (unreadable at small sizes)? |
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Top 10 keywords | Ranking in top 10 for target keywords? |
| Keyword coverage | Ranking for enough relevant keywords? |
| Trend | Rankings improving or declining? |
| Competitor gap | Missing keywords competitors rank for? |
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Promotional text | Using promotional text for timely messaging? |
| What's New | Recent, informative update notes? |
| In-App Events | Using in-app events for visibility? |
| Custom Product Pages | Multiple product pages for different audiences? |
Overall ASO Score: [X]/100
Title: [X]/10 ████████░░
Subtitle: [X]/10 ██████░░░░
Keyword Field: [X]/10 ████░░░░░░
Description: [X]/10 ████████░░
Screenshots: [X]/10 ██████████
Preview Video: [X]/10 ██░░░░░░░░
Ratings & Reviews: [X]/10 ████████░░
Icon: [X]/10 ████████░░
Keyword Rankings: [X]/10 ██████░░░░
Conversion Signals: [X]/10 ████░░░░░░List 3-5 changes that can be made immediately with high impact.
List 3-5 changes that require more effort but have significant impact.
List 3-5 longer-term strategic improvements.
Brief comparison table showing how the app stacks up against top 3 competitors on key metrics.
keyword-research — Deep dive into keyword opportunities found during auditmetadata-optimization — Implement the metadata improvements identifiedscreenshot-optimization — Redesign screenshots based on audit findingscompetitor-analysis — Detailed competitive analysisreview-management — Address review issues found in audit~30 seconds. Free. No account. Every finding cites a rule and a line of evidence.