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Starting with App Intents

Why Capability Studio starts with App Intents before adding other platforms and AI tools.

App Intents can make app actions and content available in Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight, widgets, controls, and other Apple features.

It is a useful starting point because the team must describe real actions, app data, inputs, and results—not just expose a vague tool.

One real connection first

Capability Studio begins with the full App Intents process: find what exists, define the app action, preview the Apple experience, test it, ship it, and review what happens next.

Building one connection fully gives us a better base for MCP, command-line tools, Android App Actions, and future AI tools.

The product stays in control

Every platform has its own format. The app team should still own what the action means and decide how it appears in each place.