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Post-launch community management for Steam games. Covers announcements, events, discussion forum moderation, update post templates, and Community Hub configuration. Use when managing player communication, creating events, or setting up community channels.
| name | steam-community-management |
| description | Post-launch community management for Steam games. Covers announcements, events, discussion forum moderation, update post templates, and Community Hub configuration. Use when managing player communication, creating events, or setting up community channels. |
| standards-version | 1.10.0 |
Use this skill when the user:
Preferred: If the Steam MCP server is available, use it to verify app details. See MCP Usage.
Announcements appear in the game's Community Hub, the Activity Feed, and as notifications to followers/owners.
Announcement types:
| Type | Use case | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Regular update | Patch notes, minor updates | Owners + followers |
| Major update | Large content drops, expansions | Broader reach, Steam algorithm boost |
| Event | Time-limited events, sales, livestreams | Calendar integration |
Patch notes template:
## [Game Name] Update v1.2.0 - [Title]
### New Features
- Feature 1: brief description
- Feature 2: brief description
### Improvements
- Improvement 1
- Improvement 2
### Bug Fixes
- Fixed issue where [description]
- Fixed crash when [description]
### Known Issues
- Issue 1 (fix in progress)
---
Thanks for playing! Join the discussion below or report bugs in the Bug Reports forum.
Major update template:
# [Update Name] is Live!
[Hero image or GIF]
We're excited to announce [update name], the biggest update to [game] yet!
## What's New
### [Feature Category 1]
[Description with screenshots]
### [Feature Category 2]
[Description with screenshots]
## How to Access
[Instructions — update automatically, opt into beta, etc.]
## What's Next
[Teaser for upcoming content]
## Thank You
[Community acknowledgment]
Sale announcement template:
# [Game Name] is [X]% Off!
[Game] is on sale during the [Sale Name]!
🎮 **[X]% off** — now just $[price]
⏰ Sale ends [date]
[Brief game description for new players]
[Link to store page]
Events show on the Steam calendar and can include:
| Event type | Description | Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Game Update | Patch notes linked to a build | Steamworks Partner > Posts |
| Livestream | Stream with embedded player | Link YouTube/Twitch URL |
| Free Weekend | Temporary free access | Steamworks Partner > Marketing |
| Sale Event | Discount period | Steamworks Partner > Pricing |
| Seasonal Event | Time-limited in-game content | Custom event + in-game integration |
| Tournament | Competitive event | Custom event type |
Event creation flow:
Recommended forum structure:
| Forum | Description | Moderation |
|---|---|---|
| General Discussion | Open chat about the game | Light moderation |
| Bug Reports | Structured bug submissions | Developer-monitored |
| Suggestions & Feedback | Feature requests | Developer-monitored |
| Guides & Tutorials | Player-created guides | Community-driven |
| Announcements | Dev posts only | Locked to developers |
| Modding (if applicable) | Mod discussion & support | Community-driven |
Moderation best practices:
The Community Hub includes:
Configuration in Steamworks Partner:
Recommended post-launch communication schedule:
| Frequency | Content |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Community engagement (respond to forums, social media) |
| Bi-weekly | Minor update posts or devlog entries |
| Monthly | Roadmap progress update or major patch notes |
| Quarterly | Major content update announcements |
| As needed | Critical bug fix notices, sale announcements |
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Steam Announcements | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/event_tools |
| Community Hub | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/community |
| Discussion Forums | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/community#discussions |
| Steam Events | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/event_tools/events |
User: "I just released a big content update. Help me write patch notes and set up an announcement."
Agent:
| Step | MCP Tool | Auth | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verify app | steam_getAppDetails({ appid }) | None | Confirm app name and current state |
| Get news | steam_getNewsForApp({ appid }) | None | Fetch existing announcements and news posts |
| Check reviews | steam_getAchievementStats({ appid }) | None | Reference achievement data in update posts |
Community management actions (posting, moderating) require the Steamworks Partner site — they are not available via API or MCP.
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