ph-maker-comment_skill

Overview

This skill crafts authentic, high-impact maker comments tailored for Product Hunt launches. It creates the crucial first comment that humanizes your launch, builds trust, and encourages meaningful community engagement. Use it to prepare a polished, ready-to-post comment that follows Product Hunt norms and drives conversation.

How this skill works

The skill guides you through a proven comment structure: greeting, origin story, problem, solution, differentiator, optional offer, call-to-action, and a warm close. It generates concise, genuine language that avoids asking for upvotes and fits Product Hunt best practices. You get a complete comment formatted for immediate posting and quick adaptation to your product voice.

When to use it

• Preparing the first comment for a Product Hunt launch
• Turning your origin story into a concise opening message
• Adding a clear, non-promotional call-to-action
• Including a Product Hunt–exclusive offer or incentive
• Anticipating and prepping responses to common questions

Best practices

• Write the maker comment before launch day so you can polish it
• Keep tone human and specific — use first name and role
• Focus on outcomes users get, not long feature lists
• Include one clear CTA that asks for feedback or trials, not votes
• Be present: plan to respond to every comment during launch day

Example use cases

• Solo founder launching an email triage AI — personal origin story + free tier for PH
• Early-stage team releasing a developer tool — highlight time savings and onboarding ease
• SaaS product introducing a unique workflow feature — explain the differentiator and invite beta testers
• New mobile app sharing a user pain moment and demo link — offer PH-only perks
• Niche B2B tool targeting a vertical — call for use cases and early customer conversations