# Oss Launch Kit

Higher-level OSS launch orchestrator that analyzes repos, selects channels, and...

- Repository: https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory (688 stars)
- Category: Engineering
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-10-17
- Runs scripts: yes, review before use

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill oss-launch-kit -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill oss-launch-kit -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill oss-launch-kit -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill oss-launch-kit -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add Varnan-Tech/opendirectory`

## Description

Higher-level OSS launch orchestrator that analyzes repos, selects channels, and coordinates launch plans.

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

# OSS Launch Kit (Orchestrator)

The `oss-launch-kit` is the **root orchestration layer** for open-source launches in OpenDirectory. It turns a GitHub repository URL into a grounded, coordinated launch strategy. 

Rather than just writing generic copy, this skill serves as the **Strategic Entry Point**: it evaluates readiness, determines channel fitness (Show HN vs. Product Hunt vs. Reddit), and provides the coordination logic needed to use specialized skills effectively.

## How it works

- **Project Analysis**: Differentiates between CLI tools, libraries, apps, and templates.
- **Launch Readiness**: Stronger checks for installation guides, examples, and licenses.
- **Skill Orchestration**: Provides hooks and explicit handoffs to `show-hn-writer`, `producthunt-launch-kit`, and `reddit-post-engine`.
- **Coordinated Strategy**: A timed checklist for multi-channel launches.
- **Honest Feedback**: Proactively flags sparse READMEs and recommends documentation sprints.

## When to use

- **Primary Entry Point**: Use this first to map out your launch strategy.
- **Readiness Assessment**: Determine if your repo is actually ready for high-friction channels.
- **Skill Orchestration**: Get hooks and handoffs to specialized skills:
  - `show-hn-writer` (for technical deep-dives)
  - `producthunt-launch-kit` (for PH assets and badges)
  - `reddit-post-engine` (for community-specific variants)
  - `tweet-thread-from-blog` (for Twitter/X threads)
  - `linkedin-post-generator` (for LinkedIn posts)
- **Coordinated Strategy**: Get a realistic, timed checklist for multiple platforms.