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Product Hunt Launch
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Ömer Karışman
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· v0.1.5
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Install in OpenClaw
/install product-hunt-launch-2
Description
Product Hunt launch optimization with specific specs, timing, and gallery strategy. Covers taglines, gallery images, maker comments, and launch day tactics....
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (help with Product Hunt launches) but it asks you to install and log into an external CLI (inference.sh) by piping a remote script to sh and to use that service to generate/upload images and run research. Before installing/using it: (1) do not blindly run `curl | sh` — instead download the installer, verify the SHA‑256 checksum from the same verified source, and inspect the script. (2) Expect to create accounts or API keys for inference.sh/falai/tavily; treat those credentials carefully and do not reuse high-privilege keys. (3) Understand that running the CLI may upload local images or product copy to third-party servers — review the service's privacy/terms. (4) Prefer installing in a sandbox/VM if you want to test. (5) Ask the skill author to explicitly list required environment variables and clarify what the installer does; lack of those declarations is why this is rated 'suspicious.' If those issues are addressed (explicit credential listing, safer install instructions, clear privacy/usage notes), reassess to a lower risk level.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: product-hunt-launch-2
Version: 0.1.5
The skill bundle instructs the AI agent to execute `curl -fsSL https://cli.inference.sh | sh` in `SKILL.md`. This command downloads and executes a shell script from a remote server, which is a common vector for Remote Code Execution (RCE) and supply chain attacks. While the `SKILL.md` attempts to explain the script's safety, this method inherently introduces a significant vulnerability, classifying the skill as suspicious due to this risky capability, even without clear evidence of intentional malicious behavior.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (Product Hunt launch optimization) aligns with the instructions: image generation, competitor research, taglines, timing, and maker comment templates. Using an image/AI CLI to create assets and a search assistant for research is coherent with the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
The SKILL.md instructs the user/agent to run a remote installer (curl https://cli.inference.sh | sh), to run `infsh login`, and to operate on local files (e.g., before-state.png). Those runtime actions include executing remote code and accessing local images — reasonable for image generation but higher-risk because credentials and local file access are implied but not scoped or declared. The installer-and-login steps broaden the runtime authority beyond just 'give advice'.
Install Mechanism
There is no declared install spec, but the instructions explicitly pipe a remote install script to sh. Even though the README claims checksums are available at dist.inference.sh, piping an arbitrary remote script to a shell is high-risk. The skill should have declared installation requirements and recommended safer install steps (download, verify checksum, inspect, then run).
Credentials
The skill declares no required env vars or credentials, yet the instructions call `infsh login` and reference running third-party apps (falai/flux-dev-lora, tavily/search-assistant) that will likely require accounts/API keys. The absence of declared credentials is an inconsistency: the agent/user will need to provide external service auth, but the skill doesn't enumerate or justify them.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is instruction-only, has no always:true flag, and does not request system-wide config modifications. It doesn't ask to persist tokens or modify other skills. However, installing the infsh binary (per the instructions) does add software to the system — that's standard but should be done consciously and safely.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install product-hunt-launch-2 - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/product-hunt-launch-2 - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.5
- Added detailed, step-by-step guidance for optimizing a Product Hunt launch, including specs, timing, and gallery strategy.
- Included example CLI commands for image generation and research using inference.sh tools.
- Provided clear tables and checklists for listing elements, gallery images, taglines, and launch day actions.
- Outlined best practices for maker comments and community engagement on launch day.
- Updated README with precise installation and usage notes.
v0.1.0
- Initial release of the Product Hunt launch optimization skill.
- Provides detailed step-by-step guidance for Product Hunt launches, including specs, timing, gallery image strategy, taglines, and maker comments.
- Includes gallery image generation and competitive research commands for inference.sh CLI.
- Launch day playbook and checklist provided for maximum impact.
- Covers post-launch follow-ups and best practices for engagement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Product Hunt Launch?
Product Hunt launch optimization with specific specs, timing, and gallery strategy. Covers taglines, gallery images, maker comments, and launch day tactics.... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 760 downloads so far.
How do I install Product Hunt Launch?
Run "/install product-hunt-launch-2" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Product Hunt Launch free?
Yes, Product Hunt Launch is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Product Hunt Launch support?
Product Hunt Launch is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Product Hunt Launch?
It is built and maintained by Ömer Karışman (@okaris); the current version is v0.1.5.
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