# Product Hunt Launch Plan

Creates a comprehensive, personalized Product Hunt launch plan to rank #1.

- Repository: https://github.com/ognjengt/founder-skills (654 stars)
- Category: Engineering
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-05-18
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add ognjengt/founder-skills --skill product-hunt-launch-plan -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add ognjengt/founder-skills --skill product-hunt-launch-plan -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add ognjengt/founder-skills --skill product-hunt-launch-plan -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add ognjengt/founder-skills --skill product-hunt-launch-plan -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add ognjengt/founder-skills`

## Description

Creates a comprehensive, personalized Product Hunt launch plan to rank #1. Use when user needs a step-by-step Product Hunt launch strategy, launch checklist, or wants to maximize their Product Hunt success.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# 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.

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## 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:

The rest: https://github.com/ognjengt/founder-skills/blob/HEAD/skills/product-hunt-launch-plan/SKILL.md