Agent skill

Gtm Strategy

by borghei in borghei/Claude-Skills

Integrated go-to-market strategy spanning ICP, motion, channels, messaging, success metrics, and launch plan.

MITAuto-check passedMarketing & SEO

Install Gtm Strategy

skills CLI
$ npx skills add borghei/Claude-Skills --skill gtm-strategy -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install borghei/Claude-Skills gtm-strategy --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/borghei/Claude-Skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/project-management/gtm/gtm-strategy .claude/skills/gtm-strategy && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
gtm-strategy
GitHub stars
886
Token cost
~2.1k tokens
SKILL.md length
938 words
Files
6 (incl. scripts, references, assets)
Skills in repo
354
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Integrated go-to-market strategy spanning ICP, motion, channels, messaging, success metrics, and launch plan.

  • Works in 8 steps: Define ICP precisely → Pick the beachhead → Pick the motion → …
  • Launching a new product
  • SKILL.md covers When to use this skill, The 7 components, Clarify First and Workflow, plus 5 more sections
  • Runs Python scripts from its folder; calls python3

What it does

Gtm Strategy is an agent skill from borghei/Claude-Skills. Integrated go-to-market strategy spanning ICP, motion, channels, messaging, success metrics, and launch plan. Use when launching a new product, entering a new segment, or auditing why an existing GTM isn't working.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 8 other files, including scripts, reference files and assets (for example `assets/gtm_strategy_template.md`, `references/gtm-anti-patterns.md` and `references/gtm-components-deep.md`).

It sits in Marketing & SEO, covering Go-to-market strategy. The repository describes itself as: 385 AI skills, 77 expert agents, and 900 stdlib Python tools for every team: engineering, PM, marketing, C-level, compliance, business ops, research, and a LinkedIn toolkit… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Launching a new product
  • Entering a new segment
  • Auditing why an existing GTM isnt working

Example prompts

  • “/gtm-strategy”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

8 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Define ICP precisely
  2. Pick the beachhead
  3. Pick the motion
  4. Channels per motion
  5. Messaging + positioning
  6. Success metrics
  7. Launch sequence
  8. Run gtm_strategy_validator.py

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 4a698e8. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Ships 1 file in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • python3

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Gtm Strategy loads about 2.1k tokens when it runs, and up to ~7.3k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 57 tokens; SKILL.md has 938 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~57
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.1k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~7.3k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from borghei/Claude-Skills at commit 4a698e8, republished under its MIT licence (© borghei). 938 words, ~2,091 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/gtm-strategy/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 5 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
gtm-strategy
description
Integrated go-to-market strategy spanning ICP, motion, channels, messaging, success metrics, and launch plan. Use when launching a new product, entering a new segment, or auditing why an existing GTM isn't working.
license
MIT + Commons Clause
metadata.version
1.0.0
metadata.author
borghei
metadata.category
project-management
metadata.domain
go-to-market
metadata.updated
2026-05-27
metadata.python-tools
gtm_strategy_validator.py
metadata.tech-stack
gtm, go-to-market, motion, launch, beachhead

GTM Strategy

A complete go-to-market strategy is the integrated cross-functional plan: ICP, motion, channels, messaging, success metrics, and launch sequence.

When to use this skill

  • New product launch (full product or major feature)
  • New segment entry (SMB → ENT; new geography; new vertical)
  • GTM refresh (current motion stalling)
  • Repositioning after pivot
  • Pre-fundraise GTM narrative for investors
  • Post-mortem on why a launch didn't take

The 7 components

  1. ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) — who specifically, why now
  2. Beachhead segment — first concentrated market
  3. Motion — PLG / sales-led / hybrid / channel-led
  4. Channels — how customers find + buy
  5. Messaging + positioning — what we say
  6. Success metrics — what we measure
  7. Launch sequence — what happens in what order

Clarify First

Before building the GTM strategy, confirm these inputs. If any is unknown or vague, ASK — do not assume:

  • ACV / price point — determines the motion and channel mix (motion-ACV mismatch, e.g. sales-led on $50/mo, breaks unit economics)
  • ICP and beachhead segment — the one concentrated market to win first (drives targeting, channels, and messaging; "everyone" dilutes all seven components)
  • Self-serve readiness — can the product activate without a human (PLG vs sales-led/committee buying)
  • Launch trigger and timeline — what's launching and when (sets the T-90 → T+90 sequence)

Stop rule: ask only the 2-3 that most change the output. If the user says "just draft it," proceed and list your assumptions at the top of the artifact.

Workflow

Step 1 — Define ICP precisely
  • Industry / vertical
  • Size band (employees / revenue)
  • Geography
  • Buyer persona (role, level)
  • Tech stack signals
  • Job-to-be-done
  • Trigger event (why now)

See project-management/gtm/ideal-customer-profile.

Step 2 — Pick the beachhead

Start narrow:

  • 1 segment, 1 vertical, 1 geography
  • Concentrated enough to develop reference customers
  • Reachable via clear channels
  • Big enough to learn from but small enough to dominate

Reference: Crossing the Chasm. Don't try to sell to everyone Day 1.

Step 3 — Pick the motion
MotionWhenCost structure
PLG (product-led)Self-serve product; low ACV ($0-$5K); strong activationLow CAC; high product investment
Sales-ledHigh ACV ($25K+); complex buying committeesHigh CAC; sales team needed
Marketing-led / inboundMid-ACV ($5K-$25K); content-drivenMedium CAC; content + ops team
Channel-ledWide distribution via partnersMedium CAC; partner program needed
Community-ledStrong category with passionate usersLong ramp; high ongoing investment
Hybrid (PLG + sales)PLG to capture; sales to expandMost modern SaaS; complex to coordinate

Don't try to run all motions Day 1.

Step 4 — Channels per motion
MotionPrimary channels
PLGWeb direct, SEO, viral, content, app stores
Sales-ledOutbound SDR, AE outbound, events, account-based
Marketing-ledSEO, paid, content syndication, webinar
Channel-ledPartner program, marketplace
Community-ledOpen source, community events, integrations
Step 5 — Messaging + positioning
  • Positioning: "[Product] is [category] for [target] who [JTBD], unlike [alternative]"
  • Hero message: outcome customers want (not feature)
  • Differentiation: clear "why us vs them"
  • Talk track per segment: different ICPs need different framing
Step 6 — Success metrics
MotionKPI focus
PLGSignups, activation, free-to-paid conversion, NRR
Sales-ledPipeline coverage, win rate, ACV, cycle time, NRR
Marketing-ledMQL → SQL conversion, CPA, content engagement
Channel-ledPartner-sourced revenue, partner activity

Set targets; track weekly; tune.

Step 7 — Launch sequence
  • T-90: ICP locked; positioning v1; channels chosen; team aligned
  • T-60: Sales/marketing collateral ready; pilot customers identified
  • T-30: Internal training; lighthouse customer commitments
  • T-7: Launch comms prepped; press / analyst briefed
  • T-0: Launch
  • T+30: Iterate based on early signal
  • T+90: GTM v2 incorporating learnings
Step 8 — Run gtm_strategy_validator.py

Audit GTM doc for: ICP specificity, motion fit, channel coherence, messaging clarity, metric definition, sequence realism.

bash
python3 project-management/gtm/gtm-strategy/scripts/gtm_strategy_validator.py \
  --input gtm.json --format markdown
Show full SKILL.md (371 more words)Show less

Decision frameworks

Motion fit by ACV
ACVLikely motion
< $1KPLG; consumer-style
$1K-$10KPLG-led; light sales-assist
$10K-$50KMarketing-led + inside sales
$50K-$250KSales-led with marketing support
$250K+Enterprise sales-led; long cycle

Cross these and economics break.

Beachhead vs broad

Going broad Day 1:

  • Diluted messaging
  • No reference customers
  • Sales motion thinly stretched
  • No moat in any segment

Beachhead first:

  • Win the segment
  • Build reference customers
  • Develop battle-tested motion
  • Then expand adjacent

Geoffrey Moore: cross the chasm one bowling pin at a time.

Channel-product fit

Each channel has product-fit assumptions:

  • SEO: long content; SERP-able problem
  • Paid: clear high-intent keywords; LTV > 2-3x CAC
  • Outbound: defined ICP; AE can articulate value in 30 seconds
  • Channel: partners economically incentivized; product fits their offering
  • Community: passionate users + room to participate
  • Viral: collaboration / sharing built into product

If channel-product fit is off, channel won't deliver regardless of effort.

Common engagements

"Help us launch product X in market Y"
  1. Confirm ICP precision (or sharpen).
  2. Pick beachhead segment.
  3. Choose motion based on ACV + product complexity.
  4. Map channels to motion.
  5. Draft positioning + messaging.
  6. Define success metrics + targets.
  7. Build T-90 → T+90 launch sequence.
"Our GTM is stalling — what's wrong?"
  1. Audit each component for clarity + execution.
  2. Common failures:
    • ICP too broad
    • Motion mismatch with ACV
    • Channels not delivering pipeline
    • Messaging not differentiated
    • Metrics not tracked
  3. Identify the breakpoint; fix one at a time.
"Should we move from PLG to sales-led?"
  1. Look at ACV trend: rising with enterprise = yes
  2. Look at pipeline: enterprise inquiries unanswered = yes
  3. Look at unit economics: PLG CAC payback < sales CAC payback?
  4. Plan hybrid: PLG capture + sales expansion (most common path)

Anti-patterns to avoid

  • ICP = "everyone." Diluted strategy.
  • Motion mismatched with ACV. Sales motion on $50/mo = unit economics broken.
  • Channels listed; not invested. Knowing channels doesn't activate them.
  • Generic messaging. "Faster, better, cheaper."
  • No success metrics. Can't tune what you can't measure.
  • Launch sequence = "ship and see." Predictable underperformance.
  • All motions at once. Try one; succeed before adding.

References

  • references/gtm-components-deep.md — ICP, motion, channels, messaging deep
  • references/launch-sequence-playbook.md — T-90 → T+90 playbook
  • references/gtm-anti-patterns.md — common failures + fixes
  • project-management/gtm/ideal-customer-profile — ICP definition
  • project-management/strategy-frameworks/business-model-canvas — model behind GTM
  • marketing/launch-strategy — marketing execution layer
  • business-growth/customer-success-manager — post-sale GTM
  • c-level-advisor/cro-advisor — sales / revenue strategy
  • c-level-advisor/cmo-advisor — marketing strategy

© borghei, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 5 other files (scripts, references, assets) in project-management/gtm/gtm-strategy of borghei/Claude-Skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • assets/gtm_strategy_template.md
  • references/gtm-anti-patterns.md
  • references/gtm-components-deep.md
  • references/launch-sequence-playbook.md
  • scripts/gtm_strategy_validator.py

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 4a698e8

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Questions about Gtm Strategy

What does Gtm Strategy do?

Integrated go-to-market strategy spanning ICP, motion, channels, messaging, success metrics, and launch plan. Gtm Strategy is an agent skill from borghei/Claude-Skills. Integrated go-to-market strategy spanning ICP, motion, channels, messaging, success metrics, and launch plan.

When should I use Gtm Strategy?

Gtm Strategy fits situations like: launching a new product; entering a new segment; auditing why an existing GTM isnt working.

How do I install Gtm Strategy in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add borghei/Claude-Skills --skill gtm-strategy -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (project-management/gtm/gtm-strategy in borghei/Claude-Skills) into .claude/skills/gtm-strategy in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Gtm Strategy in Codex?

Run `npx skills add borghei/Claude-Skills --skill gtm-strategy -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (project-management/gtm/gtm-strategy in borghei/Claude-Skills) into .agents/skills/gtm-strategy in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Gtm Strategy in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add borghei/Claude-Skills --skill gtm-strategy -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/gtm-strategy, .gemini/skills/gtm-strategy, .github/skills/gtm-strategy and .opencode/skills/gtm-strategy in your project.

What does Gtm Strategy need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Gtm Strategy needs Python for the scripts in its folder and the command-line tools its instructions call (python3). Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Gtm Strategy access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Gtm Strategy safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.

What licence does Gtm Strategy use?

Gtm Strategy is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Gtm Strategy use?

About 2.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 5.2k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Gtm Strategy?

borghei (a GitHub user) maintains it in borghei/Claude-Skills, which has 886 GitHub stars. The repository holds 354 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 7, 2026.

Source: borghei/Claude-Skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.