ph-safe-messaging

Q: How do I install ph-safe-messaging?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/producthunt-skills --skill ph-safe-messaging 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/ph-safe-messaging/ (personal) or .claude/skills/ph-safe-messaging/ (project).

by yoanbernabeu

Write Product Hunt compliant messages and requests. Use this skill to craft outreach, social posts, and supporter communications that follow community guidelines and avoid penalties.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/producthunt-skills --skill ph-safe-messaging

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads ph-safe-messaging automatically when relevant.
03
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.

Product Hunt Safe Messaging

This skill helps you write messages that effectively rally support while staying within Product Hunt's community guidelines.

When to Use This Skill

Writing launch day emails
Creating social media posts
Briefing supporters
Responding to "how can I help?" questions
Crafting any public launch messaging

The Core Principle

NEVER explicitly ask for upvotes.

Product Hunt guidelines are clear: asking or incentivizing people to upvote can trigger algorithm penalties or get your product unfeatured.

Language Conversion Guide

Forbidden → Allowed

❌ Don't Say	✓ Say Instead
"Please upvote"	"Check it out"
"Vote for us"	"We'd love your support"
"Upvote if you like it"	"Let us know what you think"
"Every vote counts"	"Your feedback means a lot"
"Help us reach #1"	"Excited to share this with you"
"Click the upvote button"	"Take a look and share your thoughts"
"We need your upvotes"	"We need your feedback"
"Vote now"	"Check it out now"

Incentive Language

❌ Don't Say	✓ Say Instead
"Upvote for 20% off"	"PH community gets 20% off"
"Voters get early access"	"Everyone from PH gets early access"
"First 100 upvoters win"	"First 100 signups from PH win"
"Vote to enter giveaway"	"Visit our PH page to enter giveaway"

Safe Message Templates

Email Templates

Template 1: Simple Announcement

Subject: [Product] is live on Product Hunt!

Hey [Name],

We just launched [Product] on Product Hunt!

[One sentence about what it does]

→ Check it out here: [Link]

If you find it useful, we'd really appreciate you
sharing your thoughts in the comments. Honest
feedback helps us improve!

Thanks for your support,
[Your Name]

Template 2: Personal Ask

Subject: Would love your support today

Hey [Name],

Today's a big day — [Product] just went live
on Product Hunt.

After [X months] of building, it's finally out there.
A bit nervous, honestly!

If you have a moment to take a look: [Link]

Any feedback — good or bad — would mean a lot.
And if you think it's cool, sharing it would
make my day.

No pressure either way. Just excited to
share this with you.

[Your Name]

Template 3: For Active Users

Subject: We're on Product Hunt — your experience matters

Hi [Name],

As someone who's been using [Product], I wanted
to let you know we just launched on Product Hunt.

→ [Link]

If you have a moment, I'd love for the PH community
to hear about your experience. Your perspective
as a real user is incredibly valuable.

Of course, only if you genuinely have good things
to say — authentic feedback is what we're after!

Thanks for being an early believer,
[Your Name]

Social Media Templates

Twitter/X

Simple Announcement:

🚀 Just launched [Product] on @ProductHunt!

[One line value prop]

Would love your feedback → [Link]

#ProductHunt

Story Version:

After [X months] of building, [Product] is
finally live on @ProductHunt.

[Why you built it]

Take a look and let me know what you think → [Link]

Progress Update:

Wow! [X] hours into our @ProductHunt launch:

• [X] people have checked it out
• [X] amazing comments and feedback
• Learning so much from this community

Thanks for the support! 🙏 → [Link]

Professional Announcement:

Excited to share that [Product] launched on
Product Hunt today.

After [context], we built [solution] to help
[target audience] [achieve outcome].

If this sounds relevant to your work, I'd
genuinely appreciate you taking a look and
sharing your professional feedback.

[Link in comments]

#ProductHunt #[Relevant tags]

Supporter Briefing

What to Tell Supporters:

Hey! Just a quick note on how to support our
Product Hunt launch:

PLEASE DO:
✓ Check out the product page
✓ Leave a genuine comment about your thoughts
✓ Share with anyone who might find it useful
✓ Answer any questions others have

PLEASE DON'T:
✗ Just write "Great product!" (low value)
✗ All comment at the exact same time
✗ Create new accounts just to support
✗ Copy/paste the same comment

The most valuable thing? Authentic engagement.
Tell us what you actually think!

Link: [Link]

Responding to "How Can I Help?"

When Someone Asks:

❌ Don't say: "Please go upvote!"

✓ Do say:

Thanks so much for asking!

Here's what would be most helpful:
1. Check out our page: [Link]
2. If you genuinely like it, leave a comment
   with your thoughts
3. Share with anyone you think would find it useful

Your honest feedback is what we're really after.
If you see things we should improve, I want to
hear that too!

Handling Comment Requests

When Preparing Comment Examples:

❌ Don't say: "Please post this exact comment: [script]"

✓ Do say:

Some ideas for what to comment about:
• What problem this solves for you
• A feature you find interesting
• A question about how something works
• Honest feedback on what could be better

Make it your own — authentic voices are way
more valuable than scripted comments!

Platform-Specific Guidelines

In Product Hunt Comments

Allowed:

Thanking people genuinely
Answering questions
Sharing relevant information
Acknowledging feedback

Not Allowed:

Asking commenters to upvote
Self-promotion on other products
Spammy responses
Begging for support

In Direct Messages

Allowed:

Following up on comments
Answering specific questions
Building genuine relationships

Not Allowed:

Mass messaging users
Asking strangers to upvote
Spamming launch links

In External Communications

Allowed:

Announcing your launch
Sharing the link
Asking for feedback
Offering genuine value

Not Allowed:

Explicit vote requests
Vote-for-reward schemes
Misleading urgency
Fake scarcity

Safe Messaging Checklist

Before Sending Any Message

No explicit vote request
No vote-for-reward language
Focus on feedback, not voting
Genuine, not manipulative
Would you be embarrassed if PH saw this?

Message Quality Check

Personalized (not mass copy-paste)
Clear what you're asking for
Respectful of recipient's time
Value offered (not just asking)
Appropriate for the relationship

Red Flag Phrases

Avoid These Completely

"Upvote" (verb)
"Vote for"
"Click upvote"
"Every vote counts"
"Help us win"
"We need votes"
"Vote to support"
"Upvote if you"
"First to upvote"
"Vote now"

These Are Fine

"Check it out"
"Take a look"
"Share your thoughts"
"Give us feedback"
"Let us know what you think"
"Support our launch"
"We'd appreciate your feedback"
"Leave a comment"
"Tell us what you think"

Output Format

MESSAGE REVIEW FOR: [Product Name]

ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
"[Original text]"

ISSUES FOUND:
- [Issue 1]: [Location in text]
- [Issue 2]: [Location in text]

REVISED MESSAGE:
"[Compliant version]"

COMPLIANCE CHECK:
✓ No explicit vote requests
✓ No vote incentives
✓ Focus on feedback/support
✓ Genuine tone
✓ Appropriate for platform

STATUS: [Compliant / Needs revision]

FAQ

What does the ph-safe-messaging skill do?

Write Product Hunt compliant messages and requests. Use this skill to craft outreach, social posts, and supporter communications that follow community guidelines and avoid penalties.

How do I install ph-safe-messaging?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/producthunt-skills --skill ph-safe-messaging 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/ph-safe-messaging/ (personal) or .claude/skills/ph-safe-messaging/ (project).

Which AI agents can use ph-safe-messaging?

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 ph-safe-messaging 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 ph-safe-messaging?

It is published by yoanbernabeu in yoanbernabeu/producthunt-skills. It has 68 recorded installs.