Glossary

API Key

A unique authentication token that allows Statused to securely access app store APIs (like App Store Connect or Google Play Console) on your behalf. API keys are required to monitor your apps' statuses and retrieve publishing information.

Destination

A configured endpoint where Statused sends notifications about app store status changes. We currently support Slack and custom webhooks as destinations, with more options coming soon.

Managed Publishing

A setting enabled for your app in Google Play Console that allows your team to control when the app goes live once it's been approved, instead of automatically releasing the app after its approval.

This is a term defined by Google. You can learn more about Managed Publishing in the Control when app changes are reviewed and published - Google Play Console help.

Track

A specific release channel or version stream for your app, such as production, beta, or alpha tracks. Different tracks allow you to manage multiple versions of your app simultaneously and control which users receive which updates.

This is a term defined by Google. You can learn more about tracks in the APKs and Tracks - Google Play Developer API.

Workflow

Workflows connect app updates to destinations. They tell us which apps need to be monitored, how, and which destination to inform when a change is detected.