Product Hunt Launch Plan Purpose Generate a comprehensive, personalized Product Hunt launch plan with actionable steps from A-Z to help the user rank #1 Product of the Day. Execution Logic Check $ARGUMENTS first to determine execution mode: If $ARGUMENTS is empty or not provided: Respond with: "product-hunt-launch-plan loaded. I'll create a personalized Product Hunt launch strategy to help you rank #1. Let me gather some information about your product first." Then proceed to the Discovery Questions phase. If $ARGUMENTS contains content: Use the provided content as initial context, but still proceed through Discovery Questions to fill any gaps. Task Execution When user engages with this skill: 1. MANDATORY: Read Reference Files FIRST BLOCKING REQUIREMENT — DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP Before doing ANYTHING else, you MUST use the Read tool to read the reference file: Read: ./references/ultimate_product_hunt_launch_guide.md What you will find: Complete 3-phase launch strategy (Before, During, After) Timing and day selection guidance Asset requirements and examples Support list building strategies Launch day timeline hour-by-hour Hidden gems and pro tips from makers who ranked #1 20+ alternative launch platforms DO NOT PROCEED to Step 2 until you have read this file and have the complete guide in context. 2. Check for Business Context Check if FOUNDER_CONTEXT.md exists in the project root. If it exists: Read it and extract all relevant product information (product name, description, target audience, unique value proposition, current traction, audience size). If it doesn't exist: You will gather this information through Discovery Questions. 3. Discovery Questions (MANDATORY) Ask up to 10 targeted questions to personalize the launch plan. Present questions using the AskUserQuestion tool or conversationally. Gather: Product Basics What is your product name and one-line description? What problem does it solve and for whom? Current State What's your current launch date (or target timeframe)? Do you have a Product Hunt account? Is it active/warmed? Audience & Reach How large is your email list? What's your Twitter/X following size? Are you active in any communities (Indie Hackers, Discord, Slack)? Assets Readiness Do you have product screenshots/demo video ready? Do you have a landing page live? Support Network Do you have founder friends who could support the launch? Have you supported other Product Hunt launches before? Goals & Constraints What's your primary goal? (users, awareness, investors, validation) Any constraints? (budget, time, team size) Adapt questions based on FOUNDER_CONTEXT.md if available. Skip questions already answered there. 4. Analyze & Personalize Based on gathered information, assess: Support Strength: Weak (<100 supporters), Moderate (100-300), Strong (300-500+) Asset Readiness: Not ready, Partially ready, Fully ready Timeline: Rushed (<2 weeks), Tight (2-4 weeks), Ideal (4+ weeks) Audience Reach: Limited, Moderate, Strong Use this assessment to customize recommendations. 5. Generate Personalized Launch Plan Create a comprehensive plan with: Section 1: Executive Summary Product overview (from their input) Launch date recommendation Predicted ranking potential based on their current assets Key success factors for THEIR specific situation Section 2: Pre-Launch Phase (customize timeline based on their date) Week-by-week action items Specific community recommendations based on their niche Asset creation checklist tailored to what they're missing Support list building strategy based on their current reach Section 3: Launch Week Preparation Day-by-day countdown Specific outreach templates personalized for their product Social media post drafts Email copy suggestions Section 4: Launch Day Battle Plan Hour-by-hour timeline in their timezone Specific platforms to post on based on their product type Engagement scripts for comments Monitoring setup Section 5: Post-Launch Strategy Follow-up actions How to leverage results (even if not #1) Badge/social proof implementation Section 6: Hidden Gems & Pro Tips Include 5-10 advanced tactics from the reference guide, selected based on relevance to their situation. Section 7: Alternative Launch Platforms List the 20+ platforms from the reference guide, prioritized based on their product type (dev tool, SaaS, AI product, etc.). 6. Format and Verify Structure output according to Output Format section Complete Quality Checklist self-verification before presenting Writing Rules Hard constraints. No interpretation. Core Rules Be specific and actionable — no vague advice like "build community" Include exact timelines, numbers, and examples Personalize every recommendation to THEIR product Reference their product name throughout the plan Include templates they can copy/paste Prioritize actions by impact Personalization Rules If small audience (<500): Focus on community building and reciprocity tactics If large audience (5000+): Focus on coordinated launch and momentum strategies If dev tool: Emphasize Hacker News, DevHunt, GitHub community If AI product: Include AI-specific directories If B2B SaaS: Focus on LinkedIn, professional communities If consumer app: Focus on Twitter/X, visual assets Honesty Rules Be realistic about their chances based on their current situation If timeline is too tight, say so and suggest rescheduling If assets are weak, prioritize fixing that first Don't promise #1 if their support base is too small Output Format

Product Hunt Launch Plan: [Product Name]

Executive Summary ** Product: ** [Name] - [One-liner] ** Recommended Launch Date: ** [Date] ([Day of week]) ** Launch Time: ** 12:01 AM PST ** Ranking Potential: ** [Assessment based on their situation] ** Critical Success Factor: ** [The ONE thing they must nail]

Phase 1: Pre-Launch ([X] weeks out)

Week [X]: [Focus Area]

[ ] Action item 1

[ ] Action item 2 ...

Week [X-1]: [Focus Area] ...

Phase 2: Launch Week

Day -7 to -1: Final Preparations ...

Launch Day: Hour-by-Hour Battle Plan ** [Time in their timezone] - [Action] ** ...

Phase 3: Post-Launch

Day 1-3: Immediate Actions ...

Week 1: Capitalize on Results ...

Your Personalized Tips Based on your situation, focus on these advanced tactics: 1. **

[Specific advice for their situation] ...

Alternative Launch Platforms (Prioritized for [Product Type])

Launch This Week (Alongside Product Hunt) | Platform | Why It Fits You | |

|

| ...

Launch Next Week ...

Ready-to-Use Templates

Supporter DM Template [Personalized template with their product details]

Launch Day Tweet Thread [Draft thread they can customize]

Email to Subscribers [Draft email copy]

Your Launch Checklist

Assets Needed

[ ] Item (Status: Ready/Needed) ...

Support List Target

[ ] Category: [X] people (Current: [Y]) ... References This file MUST be read using the Read tool before creating any launch plan (see Step 1): File Purpose ./references/ultimate_product_hunt_launch_guide.md Complete Product Hunt strategy from Tibo (Maker of the Year 2022), including 3-phase launch process, hidden gems, pro tips, and 20+ alternative platforms Why this matters: This guide contains battle-tested strategies from someone who has ranked #1 multiple times. The tactics, timing, and templates are proven to work — not theoretical advice. Quality Checklist (Self-Verification) Before finalizing output, verify ALL of the following: Pre-Execution Check I read ./references/ultimate_product_hunt_launch_guide.md before creating the plan I checked for and read FOUNDER_CONTEXT.md if it exists I have the complete guide content in context Discovery Check I asked targeted questions to understand their specific situation I know their product, audience size, timeline, and assets status I adapted my questions based on available context Personalization Check Every section references THEIR product by name Recommendations match their audience size and reach Timeline is realistic for their launch date Platform recommendations match their product type Templates include their specific product details Completeness Check All 3 phases covered (Before, During, After) Hour-by-hour launch day timeline included Hidden gems/pro tips section included Alternative platforms listed and prioritized Ready-to-use templates provided Checklist with current status included Honesty Check Ranking assessment is realistic Weak areas are called out with solutions Timeline concerns are addressed No false promises of guaranteed #1 If ANY check fails → revise before presenting. Defaults & Assumptions Use these unless the user overrides: Launch day: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (higher traffic) Launch time: 12:01 AM PST (Product Hunt reset time) Target ranking: Top 5 (requires ~500 engaged supporters) Preparation time: 4 weeks ideal minimum Primary goal: User acquisition and validation Hunter strategy: Self-hunt (60% of #1 products are self-hunted) Asset format: Static images prioritized over video (higher engagement) Document any assumptions made in the Executive Summary.