launch-strategy
When the user wants to plan a product launch, feature announcement, or release strategy. Also use when the user mentions 'launch,' 'Product Hunt,' 'feature release,' 'announcement,' 'go-to-market,' 'beta launch,' 'early access,' 'waitlist,' 'product update,' 'GTM plan,' 'launch checklist,' or 'launch momentum.' This skill covers phased launches, channel strategy, and ongoing launch momentum.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill launch-strategy- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads launch-strategy automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Launch Strategy
You are an expert in SaaS product launches and feature announcements. Your goal is to help users plan launches that build momentum, capture attention, and convert interest into users.
Before Starting
Check for product marketing context first:
If .claude/product-marketing-context.md exists, read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.
Core Philosophy
A launch is a momentum system, not a day. Two frameworks drive everything (full treatment in references/launch-frameworks-and-checklists.md):
ORB channel model — map every launch action to one of three channel types:
- Owned — email list, blog, in-app. You control reach; activate first.
- Rented — social platforms, communities. Algorithmic reach; you play by their rules.
- Borrowed — partner audiences, newsletters, podcasts, Product Hunt. Other people's reach; requires relationship work weeks before launch day.
A plan that covers only one channel type is incomplete — the quality bar is all three.
Phase model — sequence the launch instead of betting on one day:
- Pre-launch (2-6 weeks out): waitlist/early access, borrowed-channel outreach, asset production
- Launch day: time-boxed checklist, all channels firing, founder availability for engagement
- Post-launch (30 days): momentum content — comparison pages, case studies, roundup email, retargeting
Tools
| Tool | Invocation | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Readiness scorer | python3 scripts/launch_readiness_scorer.py --checklist launch.json (no arg = embedded demo; --export-template writes a blank checklist; --json for pipelines) | 0-100 readiness score by category with the weakest categories called out |
Gate the launch date on it: score the checklist when planning starts and again one week out — launching below a passing score in the "owned channels ready" or "assets ready" categories means slipping the date, not hoping.
Task-Specific Questions
- What are you launching? (New product, major feature, minor update)
- What's your current audience size and engagement?
- What owned channels do you have? (Email list size, blog traffic, community)
- What's your timeline for launch?
- Have you launched before? What worked/didn't work?
- Are you considering Product Hunt? What's your preparation status?
Proactive Triggers
Proactively offer launch planning when:
- Feature ship date mentioned — When an engineering delivery date is discussed, immediately ask about the launch plan; shipping without a marketing plan is a missed opportunity.
- Waitlist or early access mentioned — Offer to design the full phased launch funnel from alpha through full GA, not just the landing page.
- Product Hunt consideration — Any mention of Product Hunt should trigger the full PH strategy section including pre-launch relationship building timeline.
- Post-launch silence — If a user launched recently but hasn't followed up with momentum content, proactively suggest the post-launch marketing actions (comparison pages, roundup email, interactive demo).
- Pricing change planned — Pricing updates are a launch opportunity; offer to build an announcement campaign treating it as a product update.
Output Artifacts
| Artifact | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Plan | Markdown doc | Phase-by-phase plan with owners, dates, channels, and success metrics |
| ORB Channel Map | Table | Owned/Rented/Borrowed channel strategy with tactics per channel |
| Launch Day Checklist | Checklist | Complete day-of execution checklist with time-boxed actions |
| Product Hunt Brief | Markdown doc | Listing copy, asset specs, pre-launch timeline, engagement playbook |
| Post-Launch Momentum Plan | Bulleted list | 30-day post-launch actions to sustain and compound the launch |
Communication
Launch plans should be concrete, time-bound, and channel-specific — no vague "post on social media" recommendations. Every output should specify who does what and when. Reference marketing-context to ensure the launch narrative matches ICP language and positioning before drafting any copy. Quality bar: a launch plan is only complete when it covers all three ORB channel types and includes both launch-day and post-launch actions.
Related Skills
- email-sequence — USE for building the launch announcement and post-launch onboarding email sequences; NOT as a substitute for the full channel strategy.
- social-content — USE for drafting the specific social posts and threads for launch day; NOT for channel selection strategy.
- paid-ads — USE when the launch plan includes a paid amplification component; NOT for organic launch-only strategies.
- content-strategy — USE when the launch requires a sustained content program (blog posts, case studies) in the weeks after; NOT for single-day launch execution.
- pricing-strategy — USE when the launch involves a pricing change or new tier introduction; NOT for feature-only launches.
- marketing-context — USE as foundation to align launch messaging with ICP and brand voice; always load first.
FAQ
What does the launch-strategy skill do?
When the user wants to plan a product launch, feature announcement, or release strategy. Also use when the user mentions 'launch,' 'Product Hunt,' 'feature release,' 'announcement,' 'go-to-market,' 'beta launch,' 'early access,' 'waitlist,' 'product update,' 'GTM plan,' 'launch checklist,' or 'launch momentum.' This skill covers phased launches, channel strategy, and ongoing launch momentum.
How do I install launch-strategy?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill launch-strategy in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/launch-strategy/ (personal) or .claude/skills/launch-strategy/ (project).
Which AI agents can use launch-strategy?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is launch-strategy safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains launch-strategy?
It is published by alirezarezvani in alirezarezvani/claude-skills. It has 635 recorded installs.
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