About oss-launch-kit
oss-launch-kit is an orchestration skill that turns a GitHub repository URL into a coordinated open-source launch strategy. It assesses project readiness and channel fit, then provides handoffs to specialized content skills and a timed multi-platform checklist.
Key features
- 01Analyzes project type
- 02Checks launch readiness and documentation
- 03Evaluates fit for launch channels
- 04Hands off to specialized launch skills
- 05Creates a timed multi-channel checklist
- 06Flags sparse READMEs
Use cases
- 01Assessing a repository before launch
- 02Choosing between Show HN, Product Hunt, and Reddit
- 03Coordinating a launch across platforms
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ varnan-tech/ opendirectory --skill oss-launch-kitAfter installing, type/oss-launch-kitin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled files
References and scripts installed along with SKILL.md.
.env.examplePRD.mdREADME.mdTECHNICAL_DESIGN.mdevals/cli-cli.full.mdevals.jsonoctocat-hello-world.full.mdpydantic-pydantic.full.mdvercel-next-js.full.mdreferences/channel_rules.mdlaunch_framework.mdoutput_template.mdscripts/build_product_brief.pyfetch_repo_context.pygenerate_assets.pyrun.pytest_logic.pyDetails
From the project READMEOSS Launch Kit (Orchestrator)
The oss-launch-kit is the root orchestration layer for open-source launches in OpenDirectory. It turns a GitHub repository URL into a grounded, coordinated launch strategy.
Rather than just writing generic copy, this skill serves as the Strategic Entry Point: it evaluates readiness, determines channel fitness (Show HN vs. Product Hunt vs. Reddit), and provides the coordination logic needed to use specialized skills effectively.
How it works
- Project Analysis: Differentiates between CLI tools, libraries, apps, and templates.
- Launch Readiness: Stronger checks for installation guides, examples, and licenses.
- Skill Orchestration: Provides hooks and explicit handoffs to
show-hn-writer,producthunt-launch-kit, andreddit-post-engine. - Coordinated Strategy: A timed checklist for multi-channel launches.
- Honest Feedback: Proactively flags sparse READMEs and recommends documentation sprints.
When to use
- Primary Entry Point: Use this first to map out your launch strategy.
- Readiness Assessment: Determine if your repo is actually ready for high-friction channels.
- Skill Orchestration: Get hooks and handoffs to specialized skills:
show-hn-writer(for technical deep-dives)producthunt-launch-kit(for PH assets and badges)reddit-post-engine(for community-specific variants)tweet-thread-from-blog(for Twitter/X threads)linkedin-post-generator(for LinkedIn posts)
- Coordinated Strategy: Get a realistic, timed checklist for multiple platforms.