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iOS App Discoverability Strategy

Name: iOS App Discoverability Strategy
Author: kurko

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Comprehensive 6-step strategy for surfacing iOS apps in Spotlight, Siri, and system suggestions.

triggers:ios spotlight searchsiri suggestionsapple app intentsios app discoverabilitycore spotlight indexing

A master guide for increasing the visibility of iOS applications within the Apple ecosystem. It emphasizes a multi-API approach to feed system metadata, ensuring the OS surfaces the app at the right time.

The 6-Step Strategy:

App Intents: The foundation for all system actions.
App Shortcuts: Making intents instantly available via suggested phrases.
Core Spotlight: Indexing critical content for global search.
NSUserActivity: Marking high-value screens for search and prediction.
Intent Metadata: Optimizing titles and descriptions for system display.
Usage Boosting: Leveraging user behavior and SiriTipView for promotion.

Includes detailed code patterns, a decision tree for API selection, and a comprehensive code review checklist.

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