oss-launch-kit

Analyze GitHub repository data to generate launch briefs and channel-specific assets.

581|60|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill oss-launch-kit
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Skill: oss-launch-kit
Source: https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory/tree/main/skills/oss-launch-kit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Varnan-Tech/opendirectory --skill oss-launch-kit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires github-api, openai-api, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns a GitHub repository into a launch-ready package, analyzing the repo and coordinating a multi-channel launch plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Analysis: Differentiates between CLI tools, libraries, apps, and templates.
  • Enhanced Readiness: Checks for installation guides, usage examples, license, and metadata.
  • Channel Orchestration: Recommends the best channels (PH, HN, Reddit, X) based on fitness.
  • Skill Hand-offs: Provides hooks and pointers to show-hn-writer, producthunt-launch-kit, and reddit-post-engine.
  • Honest Feedback: Explicitly flags low-readiness repos and recommends documentation sprints.

Quick Start

Run npx "@opendirectory.dev/skills" install oss-launch-kit --target claude to install the oss-launch-kit skill for Claude.

Frequently Asked Questions about oss-launch-kit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare a GitHub repository for an open-source launch?

To prepare a GitHub repository for an open-source launch, you need installation guides, usage examples, a license, and proper metadata. This Skill analyzes your repo data to check launch readiness and flags missing documentation sprints required before promotion.

What is the best way to plan a multi-channel launch for an open-source project?

Planning a multi-channel launch for an open-source project involves evaluating platform fitness for channels like Product Hunt, Hacker News, Reddit, and X. This Skill analyzes your GitHub repository to orchestrate a channel-specific launch plan and generate tailored promotional assets.

Can I generate launch assets for different project types using GitHub API data?

Yes, you can generate launch assets by extracting metadata via the GitHub API. This Skill differentiates between CLI tools, libraries, apps, and templates, using OpenAI text generation to create a launch-ready brief and channel-specific promotional content.

Do I need Python to orchestrate an open-source project launch?

Yes, you need Python to orchestrate the open-source project launch workflow. This Skill relies on Python for coordinating GitHub API metadata extraction, OpenAI text generation, and handing off pointers to specialized content generation skills.

How does project analysis handle low-readiness GitHub repositories?

Project analysis handles low-readiness GitHub repositories by providing honest feedback. The Skill explicitly flags missing elements like installation guides or usage examples and recommends documentation sprints to improve repository metadata before proceeding to launch.

What skills work with channel orchestration for open-source promotion?

Channel orchestration for open-source promotion works with specialized skills by providing hooks and pointers for specific platforms. This Skill coordinates hand-offs to show-hn-writer, producthunt-launch-kit, and reddit-post-engine to generate targeted launch content.