ph-supporter-network

Q: How do I install ph-supporter-network?

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

by yoanbernabeuMarketing & SEO

Build and activate a network of supporters for your Product Hunt launch. Use this skill to identify potential supporters, nurture relationships before launch, and coordinate support on launch day.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/yoanbernabeu/producthunt-skills --skill ph-supporter-network

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-supporter-network 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 Supporter Network

This skill helps you build, organize, and activate a network of supporters who will genuinely engage with your Product Hunt launch.

When to Use This Skill

Building your pre-launch supporter list
Categorizing supporters by relationship strength
Creating outreach templates for different groups
Coordinating launch day support
Maximizing authentic engagement

Why Supporter Networks Matter

The Reality

Top launches have 50-200+ active supporters
Algorithm weighs account quality heavily
Genuine engagement > raw numbers
Comments matter as much as upvotes

What Makes Good Support

✓ Actual Product Hunt users (not new accounts)
✓ Thoughtful comments (not just "Great!")
✓ Authentic interest in your product
✓ Staggered engagement (not all at once)

Building Your Supporter List

Categories of Supporters

Tier 1: Inner Circle (Target: 20-50)

Who:

Co-founders, team members
Close friends and family (who use PH)
Early beta users
Advisors and investors

Characteristics:

Will definitely support
High engagement quality
Personal relationship

Tier 2: Warm Network (Target: 50-100)

Who:

Professional connections
Industry peers
Past colleagues
Active community members

Characteristics:

Likely to support if asked
Understand your product
Have PH accounts

Tier 3: Extended Network (Target: 100-300)

Who:

Newsletter subscribers
Social media followers
Past customers
One-time interactions

Characteristics:

May support if convenient
Less personal connection
Varying PH activity levels

Tier 4: Reciprocal (Target: 20-50)

Who:

Other makers you've supported
Launch swap partners
Community reciprocity

Characteristics:

Mutual benefit relationship
Understand launch dynamics
Active PH users

Supporter Qualification

Ideal Supporter Profile

✓ Has Product Hunt account
✓ Account is 30+ days old
✓ Has some activity history
✓ Genuinely interested in your product category
✓ Can write thoughtful comment

Red Flags (Don't Pursue)

❌ No PH account and unwilling to create
❌ Would create account just for your launch
❌ No genuine interest in your product
❌ Only offering transactional exchange
❌ History of spam behavior

Pre-Launch Relationship Building

Timeline

8-12 Weeks Before:

Start mapping your network
Identify potential supporters
Begin meaningful interactions

4-6 Weeks Before:

Reach out to key supporters
Share early access/previews
Get feedback and buy-in

2-3 Weeks Before:

Confirm supporter availability
Share launch details
Provide any needed resources

1 Week Before:

Final confirmation
Send calendar invites
Share exact timing

1 Day Before:

Last reminder
Share comment ideas
Express gratitude

Outreach Templates

For Tier 1: Inner Circle

Subject: Need your help on [Date] 🙏

Hey [Name],

After [X months] of building, I'm launching [Product]
on Product Hunt on [Date].

You've been with me through this journey, and your
support on launch day would mean the world.

Here's what would help most:
1. Check it out when we go live (midnight PST)
2. Leave an honest comment about your experience
3. Share if you think it's cool

I'll send a reminder the night before with the link.

No pressure at all, but wanted you to be part of
this moment.

[Your Name]

For Tier 2: Warm Network

Subject: Launching [Product] on Product Hunt - would love your support

Hi [Name],

Hope you're doing well! Quick note — I'm launching
[Product] on Product Hunt on [Date].

[One line about what it does]

Given your background in [their area], I thought
you might find it interesting.

If you have a few minutes on launch day:
• Take a look and share your thoughts
• Any feedback in comments would be valuable

Totally understand if you're busy. Either way,
appreciate you!

Best,
[Your Name]

For Tier 3: Extended Network

Subject: [Product] is launching on Product Hunt

Hey [Name],

Exciting news — [Product] is launching on Product Hunt
on [Date]!

As someone who [how they're connected to you], I wanted
to share this with you first.

[One-liner about the product]

If you'd like to check it out:
→ [Link when available]

Thanks for being part of the [Company] community!

[Your Name]

For Tier 4: Reciprocal/Makers

Subject: Supporting each other on Product Hunt?

Hey [Name],

I noticed you're active on Product Hunt and building
awesome stuff. [Genuine compliment about their work]

I'm launching [Product] on [Date] — would love to
connect and support each other's launches.

[Brief product description]

If you have something coming up, happy to return
the favor. Either way, let's connect!

[Your Name]

Launch Day Coordination

Supporter Briefing Document

Prepare a document to share with supporters:

📋 [PRODUCT] LAUNCH DAY GUIDE

LAUNCH DATE: [Date]
LAUNCH TIME: 12:01 AM PST

LINK: [Will be shared at launch]

HOW TO SUPPORT:

1️⃣ VISIT the Product Hunt page (link above)

2️⃣ UPVOTE if you genuinely think it's useful

3️⃣ COMMENT with your honest thoughts:
   - What you like about it
   - Your use case
   - A question for us
   - Constructive feedback

💡 COMMENT IDEAS:
- "[Feature] is exactly what I needed for [use case]"
- "Love how this solves [problem]. Have you considered [idea]?"
- "Been using the beta and [personal experience]"
- [Any specific prompts relevant to your product]

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
- Don't just write "Great product!" (low quality)
- Be genuine — fake enthusiasm is obvious
- Don't all comment at the same time
- Reply to other comments if you have thoughts

🕐 TIMING GUIDE:
If you're in:
- US West Coast: Check at midnight
- US East Coast: Morning is fine
- Europe: Afternoon works
- Asia/Pacific: Evening is great

THANK YOU! 🙏

Even just taking a look means the world to me.

Staggered Activation

Don't have everyone engage at once:

Wave	Time (PST)	Who	Action
1	12:01 AM	Inner Circle A	Upvote + Comment
2	2:00 AM	Inner Circle B	Upvote + Comment
3	5:00 AM	Warm Network (EU)	Upvote + Comment
4	8:00 AM	Warm Network (US East)	Upvote + Comment
5	11:00 AM	Extended Network	Upvote
6	2:00 PM	Reciprocal	Upvote + Comment
7	6:00 PM	Reminder to non-engagers	Upvote

Tracking & Organization

Supporter Spreadsheet Template

Name	Email	Tier	PH Username	Status	Notes
[Name]	[Email]	1	@username	Confirmed	[Notes]

Status Options

Not contacted
Reached out
Confirmed
Reminded
Engaged
Thanked

Post-Launch Follow-Up

Thank You Template

Subject: Thank you for supporting our launch! 🙏

Hey [Name],

We did it! [Product] launched on Product Hunt and
finished [#X / with X upvotes / etc.].

Your support made a real difference.

[Personalized note about their specific comment/help]

Here's what's next: [Brief roadmap]

Thanks for being in my corner.

[Your Name]

P.S. If there's ever anything I can do to return
the favor, just ask.

Supporter Network Checklist

Building Phase

Mapped all potential supporters
Categorized into tiers
Verified PH account status
Started relationship building

Pre-Launch Phase

All tiers contacted
Confirmations received
Briefing document created
Staggered schedule planned

Launch Day

Final reminders sent
Link shared at launch
Monitoring engagement
Coordinating waves

Post-Launch

All supporters thanked
Results shared
Reciprocal support noted
Relationship maintained

Output Format

SUPPORTER NETWORK FOR: [Product Name]

NETWORK SIZE:
Tier 1 (Inner Circle): [Number] confirmed
Tier 2 (Warm Network): [Number] confirmed
Tier 3 (Extended): [Number] reached
Tier 4 (Reciprocal): [Number] confirmed
TOTAL: [Number]

ENGAGEMENT SCHEDULE:
Wave 1 ([Time PST]): [Number] supporters
Wave 2 ([Time PST]): [Number] supporters
Wave 3 ([Time PST]): [Number] supporters
Wave 4 ([Time PST]): [Number] supporters

PREPARED MATERIALS:
✓ Outreach templates (by tier)
✓ Supporter briefing document
✓ Comment suggestions
✓ Thank you templates

TRACKING:
[Link to spreadsheet or system]

FAQ

What does the ph-supporter-network skill do?

Build and activate a network of supporters for your Product Hunt launch. Use this skill to identify potential supporters, nurture relationships before launch, and coordinate support on launch day.

How do I install ph-supporter-network?

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

Which AI agents can use ph-supporter-network?

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-supporter-network 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-supporter-network?

It is published by yoanbernabeu in yoanbernabeu/producthunt-skills. It has 66 recorded installs.