product-hunt-launch

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• Publisherqu-skills GitHub organizationOwner of the repository this skill is read from
• Source folderqu-skills/skills/guides/product/product-hunt-launchThe exact folder we audited
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Its description: Product Hunt launch optimization with specific specs, timing, and gallery strategy. Covers taglines, gallery images, maker comments, and launch day tactics. Use for: product launches, startup launches, side project…

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name: product-hunt-launch
description: "Product Hunt launch optimization with specific specs, timing, and gallery strategy. Covers taglines, gallery images, maker comments, and launch day tactics. Use for: product launches, startup launches, side project launches, Product Hunt optimization. Triggers: product hunt, ph launch, product hunt launch, launch strategy, product launch, startup launch, product hunt tips, product hunt gallery, ph optimization, launch day, product hunt maker"
allowed-tools: Bash(belt *)
---

> **Install the belt CLI skill:** `npx skills add belt-sh/cli`

# Product Hunt Launch

Optimize your Product Hunt launch with research and visuals via [inference.sh](https://inference.sh) CLI.

## Quick Start

> Requires inference.sh CLI (`belt`). [Install instructions](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/inference-sh/skills/refs/heads/main/cli-install.md)

```bash
belt login

# Generate gallery hero image
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "clean product showcase, modern SaaS dashboard interface on laptop screen, floating UI elements around it, soft gradient background from blue to purple, professional marketing hero shot, minimal clean design",
  "width": 1248,
  "height": 832
}'

# Research competitor launches
belt app run tavily/search-assistant --input '{
  "query": "Product Hunt top launches this week SaaS tools"
}'
```


## Listing Specifications

| Element | Spec | Notes |
|---------|------|-------|
| Product name | — | Keep it short, memorable |
| Tagline | **60 character limit** | No period at end |
| Description | First **260 chars** show in preview | Full description can be longer |
| Gallery images | Up to **8 images** | 1270 x 760 px recommended |
| Topics | **Max 3** | Pick the most specific ones |
| Makers | Tag all team members | They can engage in comments |
| Link | Product URL | Where upvoters go |

## Gallery Images

### The First Image Is Everything

The first gallery image shows in the feed, email digest, and social shares. It IS your first impression.

| Position | Content | Goal |
|----------|---------|------|
| **1 (Hero)** | Product in action, core value visible | Stop the scroll, communicate what it does |
| **2** | Key feature demonstration | Show the "aha moment" |
| **3** | Before/after or problem/solution | Show the transformation |
| **4** | Social proof or metrics | Build credibility |
| **5** | Technical differentiator or integrations | For evaluators |

### Dimensions

- Recommended: **1270 x 760 px** (16:9 ish)
- Minimum: 600px wide
- Supports GIF for animated demos

### Generating Gallery Images

```bash
# Image 1: Hero product shot
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "modern SaaS product showcase, clean dashboard interface floating above gradient background, UI showing analytics charts and metrics, professional product marketing style, soft shadows, blue and white color scheme, wide format",
  "width": 1248,
  "height": 832
}'

# Image 2: Feature demo
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "product feature showcase, split screen showing drag-and-drop interface on left and generated output on right, clean UI design, modern SaaS aesthetic, subtle grid background, professional marketing",
  "width": 1248,
  "height": 832
}'

# Image 3: Before/after
belt app run infsh/stitch-images --input '{
  "images": ["before-state.png", "after-state.png"],
  "direction": "horizontal"
}'

# Image 4: Social proof / metrics
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "clean infographic style image showing upward growth metrics, large numbers and charts on dark background, professional data visualization, startup metrics dashboard style, modern minimal design",
  "width": 1248,
  "height": 832
}'
```

## Tagline

60 characters. No period. Must communicate what the product does AND why someone should care.

### Formulas That Work

| Formula | Example |
|---------|---------|
| [Action] for [audience] | "AI writing assistant for developers" |
| [Result] without [pain] | "Beautiful docs without the design skills" |
| [Tool] that [benefit] | "Analytics that explain themselves" |
| [Adjective] [category] | "Instant customer feedback surveys" |
| The [category] for [niche] | "The Figma for data visualization" |

### Examples

```
❌ "The best project management tool ever created" (superlative, 52 chars)
❌ "We help you manage projects better." (vague, has period, 37 chars)
❌ "AI-powered machine learning project management SaaS" (buzzword soup)

✅ "Ship docs in minutes, not days" (31 chars)
✅ "AI turns your data into stories" (32 chars)
✅ "The open-source Calendly alternative" (37 chars)
```

## Timing

### When to Launch

| Factor | Recommendation |
|--------|----------------|
| Day | **Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday** (highest traffic) |
| Time | **12:01 AM PT** (Pacific Time) — start of the PH day |
| Avoid | Weekends, holidays, major Apple/Google events |
| Duration | PH day = midnight PT to midnight PT |

### Why 12:01 AM PT

- Maximum time in the running for daily top spot
- Accumulate upvotes throughout the full day
- Morning email digest (US time) includes your product
- Allows engagement across all US time zones

## Maker Comment

Post within **5 minutes** of going live. This is your pitch.

### Structure

```
Hey Product Hunt! 👋

[1 sentence: what it is]

[2-3 sentences: why you built it / the problem you noticed]

[1-2 sentences: how it works / key differentiator]

[1 sentence: what's next / what you're looking for]

Would love to hear your thoughts — happy to answer any questions!
```

### Example

```
Hey Product Hunt!

DataFlow turns raw SQL queries into visual dashboards in seconds.

As a data engineer, I was frustrated spending more time formatting
reports than actually analyzing data. Every BI tool I tried required
a PhD in their configuration. So I built DataFlow — paste your SQL,
get a dashboard.

It auto-detects chart types, handles large datasets, and exports
to PDF/PNG with o

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npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-image-generation
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@web-search
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