/install growth-product-hunt
Product Hunt Launch Playbook
When to Use
Use this skill when planning a Product Hunt launch for a new product or major feature.
Core Rules
1. Build Your Supporter Base Before Launch Day
Product Hunt rankings are determined by upvotes in the first 24 hours. Your first-hour performance determines whether you make the front page. Build a list of 50–100 people (customers, friends, network) who will upvote and comment within the first hour of launch.
2. Launch on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
Weekday launches get more visibility than weekend launches because the Product Hunt community is most active Tuesday through Thursday. Avoid Monday (busy) and Friday/weekend (low engagement). Tuesday tends to produce the highest upvote counts.
3. Craft a Compelling Tagline, Not a Category Description
Your tagline has 60 characters to answer "why should I care?" "Find why visitors leave your landing page in 28 minutes" is compelling. "AI-powered user analytics platform" is a category description. Outcome-focused taglines get more clicks.
4. Respond to Every Comment on Launch Day
Responsiveness on launch day signals to the community that you care about their feedback. Respond to every comment with a thoughtful, non-defensive reply. The founder being active in the thread is a strong upvote signal for undecided visitors.
5. Follow Up With an Email to Non-Converting Visitors
Set up a retargeting audience from Product Hunt traffic on launch day. Send an email follow-up to newsletter subscribers and supporters 48 hours after launch with a "thank you" and any early traction numbers. Keep the momentum going beyond the launch day spike.
Quick Reference
| Launch Day Timeline | Action |
|---|---|
| 12:01 AM PST | Launch goes live |
| 12:01–6 AM | Inner circle upvotes |
| 6–9 AM | Broader network outreach |
| 9 AM–12 PM | Social media posts |
| All day | Respond to every comment |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Asking people to "vote" — Product Hunt prohibits this; ask people to "check out" your launch
- Launching without a compelling demo GIF or video — visuals drive click-through
- Not having a dedicated landing page for Product Hunt traffic with a specific offer
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- 确保已安装 OpenClaw(本地或 Docker 部署)
- 在对话框中输入安装命令:
/install growth-product-hunt - 安装完成后,直接呼叫该 Skill 的名称或使用
/growth-product-hunt触发 - 根据 Skill 的参数说明提供必要输入,即可获得结构化输出
Growth Product Hunt 是什么?
Guide for planning and executing a successful Product Hunt launch, including timing, supporter engagement, tagline crafting, comment responses, and follow-up... 它是一个面向 Claude Code / OpenClaw 的 AI Agent Skill 插件,目前累计下载 146 次。
如何安装 Growth Product Hunt?
在 OpenClaw 或 Claude Code 对话框中运行命令「/install growth-product-hunt」即可一键安装,无需额外配置。
Growth Product Hunt 是免费的吗?
是的,Growth Product Hunt 完全免费,采用 MIT-0 许可证,可自由下载、安装和使用。
Growth Product Hunt 支持哪些平台?
Growth Product Hunt 跨平台运行,可在任意部署了 OpenClaw / Claude Code 的环境中使用(cross-platform)。
谁开发了 Growth Product Hunt?
由 WellyXY(@wellyxy)开发并维护,当前版本 v1.0.0。