Agent skill

Product Hunt Launch

by manojbajaj95 in manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin

Product Hunt launch optimization with specific specs, timing, and gallery strategy.

MITAuto-check passedMarketing & SEO

Install Product Hunt Launch

skills CLI
$ npx skills add manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin --skill product-hunt-launch -a claude-code

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin product-hunt-launch --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/manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/product-hunt-launch .claude/skills/product-hunt-launch && 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
product-hunt-launch
GitHub stars
105
Used in
2 other repos
Token cost
~2.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
924 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
52
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Product Hunt launch optimization with specific specs, timing, and gallery strategy.

  • : product launches
  • SKILL.md covers Workspace Context, Operating Contract, Listing Specifications and Gallery Images, plus 7 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
  • Startup launches

What it does

Product Hunt Launch is an agent skill from manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin. Product Hunt launch optimization with specific specs, timing, and gallery strategy. Covers taglines, gallery images, maker comments, and launch day tactics. Use for: product launches, startup launches, side project launches, Product Hunt optimization. Triggers: product hunt, ph launch, product hunt launch, launch strategy, product launch, startup launch, product hunt tips, product hunt gallery, ph optimization, launch day, product hunt maker

Its SKILL.md is about 2.2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Marketing & SEO, covering Product launch strategy. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • : product launches
  • Startup launches
  • Side project launches
  • Product Hunt optimization

Example prompts

  • “/product-hunt-launch”

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 0830a46. 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

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    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

Product Hunt Launch loads about 2.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 116 tokens; SKILL.md has 924 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~116
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.2k

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); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin at commit 0830a46, republished under its MIT licence (© manojbajaj95). 924 words, ~2,201 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/product-hunt-launch/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
product-hunt-launch
description
Product Hunt launch optimization with specific specs, timing, and gallery strategy. Covers taglines, gallery images, maker comments, and launch day tactics. Use for: product launches, startup launches, side project launches, Product Hunt optimization. Triggers: product hunt, ph launch, product hunt launch, launch strategy, product launch, startup launch, product hunt tips, product hunt gallery, ph optimization, launch day, product hunt maker

Product Hunt Launch

Workspace Context

Read bootstrap context before asking questions: strategy/brand.md for brand, audience, offer, channels, tools, constraints, and metrics; about/me.md for personal voice; content/ideas.md and content/calendar.md for content planning. Use legacy product-marketing context files only as fallback. Save generated drafts to content/<platform>/drafts/YYYY-MM-DD_short-topic-slug.md, and route durable learnings back to strategy/brand.md, about/me.md, or content/ideas.md.

Operating Contract

This skill is self-contained for its frontmatter scope: use its local instructions, references, scripts, and assets as the playbook; ask only for missing task-specific inputs; hand off to adjacent skills instead of expanding scope; and return an actionable artifact, decision, plan, draft, or diagnostic.

Optimize your Product Hunt launch with research and visuals.

Listing Specifications

ElementSpecNotes
Product name—Keep it short, memorable
Tagline60 character limitNo period at end
DescriptionFirst 260 chars show in previewFull description can be longer
Gallery imagesUp to 8 images1270 x 760 px recommended
TopicsMax 3Pick the most specific ones
MakersTag all team membersThey can engage in comments
LinkProduct URLWhere upvoters go
The First Image Is Everything

The first gallery image shows in the feed, email digest, and social shares. It IS your first impression.

PositionContentGoal
1 (Hero)Product in action, core value visibleStop the scroll, communicate what it does
2Key feature demonstrationShow the "aha moment"
3Before/after or problem/solutionShow the transformation
4Social proof or metricsBuild credibility
5Technical differentiator or integrationsFor evaluators
Dimensions
  • Recommended: 1270 x 760 px (16:9 ish)
  • Minimum: 600px wide
  • Supports GIF for animated demos

Use your preferred image generation tool to create gallery images matching these specs:

Image 1: Hero product shot

  • Prompt: "modern SaaS product showcase, clean dashboard interface floating above gradient background, UI showing analytics charts and metrics, professional product marketing style, soft shadows, blue and white color scheme, wide format"
  • Dimensions: 1248 x 832 px

Image 2: Feature demo

  • Prompt: "product feature showcase, split screen showing drag-and-drop interface on left and generated output on right, clean UI design, modern SaaS aesthetic, subtle grid background, professional marketing"
  • Dimensions: 1248 x 832 px

Image 3: Before/after

  • Create a side-by-side comparison showing the problem state and solution state
  • Use design tools like Figma or image editing software

Image 4: Social proof / metrics

  • Prompt: "clean infographic style image showing upward growth metrics, large numbers and charts on dark background, professional data visualization, startup metrics dashboard style, modern minimal design"
  • Dimensions: 1248 x 832 px

Recommended tools: Midjourney, DALL-E, Figma, Adobe Express, or your preferred design/image generation platform.

Tagline

60 characters. No period. Must communicate what the product does AND why someone should care.

Formulas That Work
FormulaExample
[Action] for [audience]"AI writing assistant for developers"
[Result] without [pain]"Beautiful docs without the design skills"
[Tool] that [benefit]"Analytics that explain themselves"
[Adjective] [category]"Instant customer feedback surveys"
The [category] for [niche]"The Figma for data visualization"
Examples
❌ "The best project management tool ever created" (superlative, 52 chars)
❌ "We help you manage projects better." (vague, has period, 37 chars)
❌ "AI-powered machine learning project management SaaS" (buzzword soup)

✅ "Ship docs in minutes, not days" (31 chars)
✅ "AI turns your data into stories" (32 chars)
✅ "The open-source Calendly alternative" (37 chars)

Timing

When to Launch
FactorRecommendation
DayTuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (highest traffic)
Time12:01 AM PT (Pacific Time) — start of the PH day
AvoidWeekends, holidays, major Apple/Google events
DurationPH day = midnight PT to midnight PT
Why 12:01 AM PT
  • Maximum time in the running for daily top spot
  • Accumulate upvotes throughout the full day
  • Morning email digest (US time) includes your product
  • Allows engagement across all US time zones
Show full SKILL.md (363 more words)Show less

Maker Comment

Post within 5 minutes of going live. This is your pitch.

Structure
Hey Product Hunt! 👋

[1 sentence: what it is]

[2-3 sentences: why you built it / the problem you noticed]

[1-2 sentences: how it works / key differentiator]

[1 sentence: what's next / what you're looking for]

Would love to hear your thoughts — happy to answer any questions!
Example
Hey Product Hunt!

DataFlow turns raw SQL queries into visual dashboards in seconds.

As a data engineer, I was frustrated spending more time formatting
reports than actually analyzing data. Every BI tool I tried required
a PhD in their configuration. So I built DataFlow — paste your SQL,
get a dashboard.

It auto-detects chart types, handles large datasets, and exports
to PDF/PNG with one click.

We're offering 50% off the first year for PH users. Would love
your feedback — what reporting pain points do you have?

Launch Day Playbook

Before Launch (1-2 weeks)
  • Gallery images finalized (5 recommended)
  • Tagline tested with 5+ people (do they understand what it does?)
  • Maker comment drafted and proofread
  • Landing page with PH badge ready
  • Early supporter list ready (people who want to check it out)
  • Social media announcement posts drafted
Launch Day Timeline
Time (PT)Action
12:01 AMProduct goes live, post maker comment immediately
12:15 AMShare on personal social media
6:00 AMFirst engagement check — reply to all comments
9:00 AMShare in relevant communities (naturally, not spammy)
12:00 PMMid-day check — reply to all new comments
3:00 PMShare any early traction or interesting feedback
6:00 PMEvening engagement — reply to remaining comments
11:59 PMDay ends — results are final
Engagement Rules
  • Reply to every comment — makers who engage get more visibility
  • Ask questions back — creates conversation threads
  • Be genuine — don't use canned responses
  • Never ask for upvotes — against PH terms of service
  • Share the link naturally — "Check it out at [url]" not "Please upvote"

Research for Preparation

Research competitor launches and community sentiment using web search tools:

  • Study similar product launches on Product Hunt
  • Analyze the competitive landscape for your category
  • Review community sentiment and maker advice from recent launches
  • Look for patterns in what works and what doesn't

Post-Launch

WhenAction
Day 1-3Reply to all remaining comments, thank supporters
Week 1Publish a "lessons learned" blog post / Twitter thread
Week 2Follow up with interested users from comments
Month 1Check if you're eligible for "Product of the Week/Month"

Common Mistakes

MistakeProblemFix
Launching on Friday/weekendLow traffic, wasted launchTue-Thu only
Launching at noonHalf the day already gone12:01 AM PT
No maker commentLooks abandonedPost within 5 minutes
Asking for upvotesAgainst TOS, can get flaggedShare naturally, let product speak
Generic gallery imagesDoesn't show the productShow real UI, real features
Not replying to commentsLow engagement signalReply to every single comment
Too many topicsDilutes discoverabilityMax 3, pick the most specific
Tagline with buzzwordsNobody knows what you doClear, specific, benefit-focused

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Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/product-hunt-launch of manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 0830a46

Used in 2 other repositories

We found 11 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 2 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Product Hunt Launch

What does Product Hunt Launch do?

Product Hunt launch optimization with specific specs, timing, and gallery strategy. Product Hunt Launch is an agent skill from manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin. Product Hunt launch optimization with specific specs, timing, and gallery strategy.

When should I use Product Hunt Launch?

Product Hunt Launch fits situations like: : product launches; startup launches; side project launches; product Hunt optimization.

How do I install Product Hunt Launch in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin --skill product-hunt-launch -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/product-hunt-launch in manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin) into .claude/skills/product-hunt-launch in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Product Hunt Launch in Codex?

Run `npx skills add manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin --skill product-hunt-launch -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/product-hunt-launch in manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin) into .agents/skills/product-hunt-launch in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Product Hunt Launch 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 manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin --skill product-hunt-launch -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/product-hunt-launch, .gemini/skills/product-hunt-launch, .github/skills/product-hunt-launch and .opencode/skills/product-hunt-launch in your project.

What does Product Hunt Launch need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Product Hunt Launch is instructions for the agent only.

Does Product Hunt Launch 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 Product Hunt Launch 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. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Product Hunt Launch use?

Product Hunt Launch is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Product Hunt Launch use?

About 2.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.8k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

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Who maintains Product Hunt Launch?

manojbajaj95 (a GitHub user) maintains it in manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin, which has 105 GitHub stars. The repository holds 52 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 18, 2026.

Source: manojbajaj95/claude-gtm-plugin on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.