ph-launch-ops

name	ph-launch-ops
description	Proactive Product Hunt launch orchestration for Rick. Covers pre-launch asset generation, CDP Chrome PH login/comment posting, launch day distribution sequencing, comment monitoring/response, and ranking checks. Use when: preparing PH launch assets, posting maker comments, monitoring PH comments for responses, checking ranking, or running launch-day distribution.

Product Hunt Launch Ops

Autonomous PH launch skill for Rick. Knows the full Mar 25 launch plan for Rick (meetrick.ai).

Account

• PH handle: @meetrickai
• Product URL: https://www.producthunt.com/products/rick
• CDP Chrome: port 9222 (shared Chrome session)
• Status: needs login (as of 2026-03-22 — Vlad must log in on CDP Chrome)

Launch Targets

• Date: March 25, 2026 — 12:01 AM PT
• Goal: Top 5 Product of the Day, 100+ upvotes, 20+ comments
• Assets: ~/rick-vault/projects/product-hunt-launch/

Key Files

• Copy: ~/rick-vault/projects/product-hunt-launch/copy/maker-comment.md
• Posts: ~/rick-vault/projects/product-hunt-launch/copy/launch-day-posts.md
• Checklist: ~/rick-vault/projects/product-hunt-launch/assets/checklist.md

Pre-Launch Actions (Mar 22-24)

1. Generate gallery images

Use DALL-E 3 via OpenAI API. Target: 1270x760px, 5-8 images. Key shots: hero (3am ops running), install terminal, Stripe alert, nightly review output, proof ($538 MRR).

2. Fix PH Login (BLOCKER)

CDP Chrome (port 9222) is not logged into PH. Alert Vlad via Telegram Approvals topic. Once logged in: test that [aria-label="Add a comment"] is accessible on the product page.

3. Check/update PH listing

Navigate to https://www.producthunt.com/products/rick — verify tagline, gallery, description are correct.

4. Pre-queue distribution

• X thread: draft in xpost format, ready to fire
• Email blast: subscriber list via Railway API → Resend
• LinkedIn: draft ready

Launch Day Scripts

Post Maker Comment via CDP Chrome

// Navigate to PH product page
await page.goto('https://www.producthunt.com/posts/rick');
// Find comment box — must be logged in
const commentBox = await page.$('[data-test="add-comment"], [aria-label*="comment" i], textarea[placeholder*="comment" i]');
await commentBox.click();
await commentBox.fill(makerComment);
// Submit
const submitBtn = await page.$('button[type="submit"]');
await submitBtn.click();

Check PH Ranking

await page.goto('https://www.producthunt.com');
const products = await page.evaluate(() => {
  return [...document.querySelectorAll('[data-test="product-item"]')]
    .map((el, i) => ({ rank: i+1, name: el.querySelector('h3')?.textContent?.trim() }))
    .filter(p => p.name?.toLowerCase().includes('rick'));
});

Monitor Comments

await page.goto('https://www.producthunt.com/posts/rick');
const comments = await page.evaluate(() => {
  return [...document.querySelectorAll('[data-test="comment"]')]
    .map(c => ({ author: c.querySelector('[data-test="username"]')?.textContent, text: c.querySelector('p')?.textContent }));
});

Anti-Manipulation Rules (CRITICAL)

• NEVER ask for upvotes explicitly anywhere
• NEVER vote from same device/IP multiple times
• NEVER copy-paste comments across products
• Reply to EVERY comment within 30 minutes on launch day
• Engage authentically — specific observations, genuine questions

Blogwatcher Integration

Monitor PH feed for engagement signals:

blogwatcher check producthunt

Launch Day Crons (already set)

All crons scheduled via OpenClaw cron system:

• 11:30 PM PT Mar 24: Pre-launch checklist
• 12:01 AM PT Mar 25: Launch live alert
• 12:15 AM PT Mar 25: Post maker comment
• 12:30 AM PT Mar 25: Fire X thread + email blast
• 6:00 AM PT Mar 25: Check ranking + respond to comments
• 9:00 AM PT Mar 25: LinkedIn + HN Show HN
• 12:00 PM PT Mar 25: Midday maker comment update
• 6:00 PM PT Mar 25: Thank commenters