Agent skill

Launch Strategy

by shawnpang in shawnpang/startup-founder-skills

When the user needs to plan or execute a product launch — including pre-launch content sequences, launch funnels, JV/affiliate launches, cart open/close strategy, or evergreen launch funnels.

MITAuto-check passedMarketing & SEO

Install Launch Strategy

skills CLI
$ npx skills add shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill launch-strategy -a claude-code

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install shawnpang/startup-founder-skills launch-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/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/launch-strategy .claude/skills/launch-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
launch-strategy
GitHub stars
342
Token cost
~2.3k tokens
SKILL.md length
1,285 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
50
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

When the user needs to plan or execute a product launch — including pre-launch content sequences, launch funnels, JV/affiliate launches, cart open/close strategy, or evergreen launch funnels.

  • Works in 9 steps: Define the offer — Clarify exactly what… → Select the launch type — Based on… → Build the launch list — Create a… → …
  • Execute a product launch — including pre-launch content sequences
  • SKILL.md covers When to Use, Context Required, Workflow and Output Format, plus 3 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Launch Strategy is an agent skill from shawnpang/startup-founder-skills. When the user needs to plan or execute a product launch — including pre-launch content sequences, launch funnels, JV/affiliate launches, cart open/close strategy, or evergreen launch funnels.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.3k 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 repository describes itself as: AI agent skills for tech startup founders — fundraising, sales, product, recruiting, engineering, legal, ops, and growth. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and any Agent… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Execute a product launch — including pre-launch content sequences
  • JV/affiliate launches
  • Cart open/close strategy
  • Evergreen launch funnels

Example prompts

  • “/launch-strategy”

Workflow steps

9 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Define the offer — Clarify exactly what is being sold, the transformation it provides, the price point, and the offer stack (main product…
  2. Select the launch type — Based on audience size, product maturity, and goals
  3. Build the launch list — Create a dedicated opt-in to identify the most interested prospects. This is your hottest segment. Build this list…
  4. Create pre-launch content (PLC) — Develop 3-4 pieces of high-value content using the Sideways Sales Letter structure (see framework…
  5. Write the launch email sequence — Plan emails for every phase: PLC releases, cart open announcement, mid-launch social proof, final push…
  6. Build the sales page — Create the sales page with offer stack, testimonials, guarantee, and countdown timer. The page should make the…
  7. Recruit JV partners (if applicable) — Reach out to potential affiliates 4-6 weeks before launch. Provide swipe files, tracking links, and…
  8. Execute the launch — Release PLCs on schedule, open cart, send emails, engage with prospects in real time. Most sales happen in the last…
  9. Close the cart and debrief — When the cart closes, it closes. Follow up with non-buyers. Analyze results and plan improvements for the…

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 4ad31b4. 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

Launch Strategy loads about 2.3k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 52 tokens; SKILL.md has 1,285 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~52
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.3k

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); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from shawnpang/startup-founder-skills at commit 4ad31b4, republished under its MIT licence (© shawnpang). 1,285 words, ~2,269 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/launch-strategy/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
launch-strategy
description
When the user needs to plan or execute a product launch — including pre-launch content sequences, launch funnels, JV/affiliate launches, cart open/close strategy, or evergreen launch funnels.
related
content-strategy, social-content, email-marketing, landing-page
reads
startup-context

Launch Strategy

When to Use

  • Planning a launch for a new product, course, program, or major feature.
  • Designing a pre-launch content sequence to build anticipation and desire.
  • Structuring a launch funnel with cart open/close mechanics.
  • Preparing a JV/affiliate launch with partner recruitment.
  • Building an evergreen launch funnel for ongoing automated sales.
  • Deciding between seed launch, internal launch, JV launch, or evergreen launch.
  • Applying the Product Launch Formula or similar sequenced launch methodology.

Context Required

  • From startup-context: product description, target audience, value proposition, existing audience size, email list size and engagement, brand voice.
  • From the user: what is being launched and the core transformation it provides, launch type (seed, internal, JV, evergreen), launch timeline and cart open/close dates, pricing and offer stack (product + bonuses + guarantee), existing assets (testimonials, case studies, content), budget for ads or affiliate commissions, team capacity, and any previous launch experience.

Workflow

  1. Define the offer — Clarify exactly what is being sold, the transformation it provides, the price point, and the offer stack (main product + bonuses). Total perceived value should be 10x+ the price.
  2. Select the launch type — Based on audience size, product maturity, and goals:
    • Seed Launch — Small list, new product. Validate and get testimonials before going big.
    • Internal Launch — Launch to your own list with a full pre-launch content sequence.
    • JV Launch — Partner with affiliates who promote to their lists for broader reach.
    • Evergreen Launch — Automated version of a live launch, triggered by opt-in.
  3. Build the launch list — Create a dedicated opt-in to identify the most interested prospects. This is your hottest segment. Build this list before creating pre-launch content.
  4. Create pre-launch content (PLC) — Develop 3-4 pieces of high-value content using the Sideways Sales Letter structure (see framework below). Each piece delivers standalone value while advancing the sale.
  5. Write the launch email sequence — Plan emails for every phase: PLC releases, cart open announcement, mid-launch social proof, final push urgency, and cart close deadline.
  6. Build the sales page — Create the sales page with offer stack, testimonials, guarantee, and countdown timer. The page should make the buying decision feel obvious.
  7. Recruit JV partners (if applicable) — Reach out to potential affiliates 4-6 weeks before launch. Provide swipe files, tracking links, and leaderboard incentives.
  8. Execute the launch — Release PLCs on schedule, open cart, send emails, engage with prospects in real time. Most sales happen in the last 24 hours.
  9. Close the cart and debrief — When the cart closes, it closes. Follow up with non-buyers. Analyze results and plan improvements for the next launch.

Output Format

  • A complete launch plan with: launch type selection and rationale, pre-launch content outlines (PLC 1-4), email sequence for each phase, sales page structure, launch timeline with specific dates, and success metrics.
  • If JV launch: affiliate recruitment plan, swipe file outlines, and leaderboard structure.
  • If evergreen: automation trigger design and ongoing optimization plan.

Frameworks & Best Practices

The Sideways Sales Letter (Jeff Walker's Product Launch Formula)

Instead of one long sales letter, spread the sales message across 3-4 pieces of pre-launch content over 7-14 days. Each piece delivers value while building desire:

  • PLC 1: The Opportunity — Why now? What is possible? Introduce the new opportunity or approach. Share proof and results. Open a loop teasing PLC 2.
  • PLC 2: The Transformation — What will change when they embrace this? Deep dive with case studies, before/after results. Handle the "Is this for me?" objection. Tease PLC 3.
  • PLC 3: The Ownership Experience — What is it like to have this solution? Walk through the product. Testimonials about the experience. Handle the "Can I do this?" objection. Tease the offer.
  • PLC 4: The Offer — Full offer presentation with the value stack, bonuses, guarantee, and a clear call to action with urgency.
Results in Advance (Frank Kern)

Give away your best material for free during pre-launch. When you deliver massive value before asking for the sale, you build reciprocity and prove competence. Do not hold back your best content out of fear — generosity in pre-launch drives sales at cart open.

Launch Timeline Template
PhaseTimingActivities
Pre-Pre-Launch4-6 weeks beforeSeed the idea, build launch list, survey audience
PLC 110-14 days beforeRelease Opportunity content
PLC 27-10 days beforeRelease Transformation content
PLC 34-7 days beforeRelease Ownership content
PLC 4 / Cart OpenLaunch dayRelease Offer, open cart
Cart OpenDays 1-3Daily emails, testimonials, FAQ
Final PushDays 4-5Multiple daily emails, urgency, countdown
Cart CloseDays 5-7Final call emails, cart closes (for real)
Post-LaunchDays 8-14Thank buyers, follow up non-buyers, debrief
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S-Tier Launch Tactics (Must-Do)
  1. Create 3-4 pieces of pre-launch content. Do not just announce the product. Build desire over 7-14 days.
  2. Build a launch list before launching. A dedicated opt-in identifies your hottest leads.
  3. Create real scarcity. Use a genuine cart close date. When it closes, it closes. Fake deadlines destroy trust permanently.
  4. Stack your offer. Present bonuses that eliminate objections. Total perceived value should be 10x+ price.
  5. Send multiple emails during cart open. Send 2-3 emails per day during the final 48 hours. Most sales happen in the last 24 hours.
  6. Do a seed launch first. For new products, launch to a small group to get testimonials and refine the offer before going big.
A-Tier Launch Tactics (Highly Effective)
  1. Recruit JV partners with audiences matching your ideal customer. Provide swipe files and leaderboard prizes.
  2. Create a launch event (webinar, challenge, live series) to build engagement during pre-launch.
  3. Implement behavioral triggers. Track who watches PLCs, clicks, and visits the sales page. Send different follow-up based on behavior.
  4. Use countdown timers on the sales page and in emails for visual urgency.
  5. Plan your post-launch sequence. Non-buyers from this launch are warm leads for the next one.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Launching without pre-launch content — Announcing a product without building anticipation leads to weak sales.
  • Fake scarcity — Extending a deadline after saying it is final destroys trust.
  • Only emailing once during launch — You need multiple touchpoints. Under-emailing is the most common launch mistake.
  • Skipping the seed launch — Launching an unvalidated product to a big list is high risk.
  • No post-launch follow-up — Non-buyers are warm leads. Stay in touch.
  • content-strategy — When the launch needs supporting content to sustain post-launch momentum
  • social-content — When launch messaging needs to be adapted for social platforms
  • email-marketing — When the launch relies on email sequences for waitlist nurture and follow-up
  • landing-page — When the launch requires a dedicated sales page optimized for conversion

Examples

Example 1: Online course launch

"I have a 5,000-person email list and a new course on data analytics. Help me plan the launch."

Good output: Recommend an internal launch with full PLC sequence. PLC 1 (10 days before): video on "The 3 Myths Holding Back Your Data Career." PLC 2 (7 days before): case study of a student who achieved a specific result. PLC 3 (4 days before): walkthrough of the course modules and ownership experience. Cart open for 5 days with a fast-action bonus (first 48 hours get a live Q&A session). Email sequence: 2 emails per PLC release, daily emails during cart open, 3 emails on cart close day. Target: $100-150K launch based on list size and typical conversion rates.

Example 2: SaaS product with seed launch

"We have a new SaaS tool and only 200 beta users. Should we do a big launch or start small?"

Good output: Recommend a seed launch first — offer the product to 50-100 beta users at founding member pricing to validate demand, collect testimonials, and refine the offer. Use their feedback to build PLC content for the internal launch 6-8 weeks later. Only consider a JV launch after the internal launch proves the funnel converts.

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Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/launch-strategy of shawnpang/startup-founder-skills.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 4ad31b4

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Questions about Launch Strategy

What does Launch Strategy do?

When the user needs to plan or execute a product launch — including pre-launch content sequences, launch funnels, JV/affiliate launches, cart open/close strategy, or evergreen launch funnels. Launch Strategy is an agent skill from shawnpang/startup-founder-skills. When the user needs to plan or execute a product launch — including pre-launch content sequences, launch funnels, JV/affiliate launches, cart open/close strategy, or evergreen launch funnels.

When should I use Launch Strategy?

Launch Strategy fits situations like: execute a product launch — including pre-launch content sequences; JV/affiliate launches; cart open/close strategy; evergreen launch funnels.

How do I install Launch Strategy in Claude Code?

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

How do I install Launch Strategy in Codex?

Run `npx skills add shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill launch-strategy -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/launch-strategy in shawnpang/startup-founder-skills) into .agents/skills/launch-strategy in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Launch 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 shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill launch-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/launch-strategy, .gemini/skills/launch-strategy, .github/skills/launch-strategy and .opencode/skills/launch-strategy in your project.

What does Launch Strategy need to run?

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

Does Launch 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 Launch 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. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Launch Strategy use?

Launch Strategy 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 Launch Strategy use?

About 2.3k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 9.1k 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 Launch Strategy?

shawnpang (a GitHub user) maintains it in shawnpang/startup-founder-skills, which has 342 GitHub stars. The repository holds 50 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on March 16, 2026.

Source: shawnpang/startup-founder-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.