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mohitagw15856 036511ab3e Windsurf + Aider targets, MCP server, and demo placement (#33)
Broadens both reach (more tools) and content types (an MCP server), continuing
the multi-platform story.

Windsurf + Aider:
- build-exports.mjs gains two platforms: exports/windsurf/*.md (workspace rules,
  trigger: model_decision) and exports/aider/*.md (conventions for `aider --read`).
  Now 5 platforms (ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, Windsurf, Aider).
- install.sh + bin/cli.mjs install both (windsurf -> .windsurf/rules, aider ->
  .aider/skills with a --read hint); generated README index is excluded from copies.
- One-line windsurf-install.sh / aider-install.sh wrappers for parity.

MCP server (new content type):
- mcp/server.mjs — zero-dependency stdio MCP server exposing list_skills,
  search_skills, get_skill. Published as a second bin (pm-claude-skills-mcp).
  Logs to stderr; reads bundled skills/ at startup. mcp/README.md documents
  client config.

Also: README hero "See it in action" demo placement (ready to swap in a GIF;
recording guide in web/docs-assets/README.md), Works-With table + exports +
install docs updated, CHANGELOG Unreleased. package.json files/bin updated.


Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_016JWn5jRD5tcEFKrubjQ6Px

Co-authored-by: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-06-17 23:15:38 +01:00

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Go-to-Market Planner Skill

Produce a complete, cross-functional GTM plan that aligns product, marketing, sales, and support around a single launch — with clear owners, timelines, and success metrics.

Launch Tier Framework

Before planning, classify the launch:

Tier Scope Typical Effort Examples
Tier 1 — Major Launch New product / significant platform change 812 weeks New pricing model, platform rebrand, new product line
Tier 2 — Feature Launch Significant new capability 46 weeks Major feature, API release, new integration
Tier 3 — Incremental Release Improvement, bug fix, minor feature 12 weeks UI tweak, performance improvement, small enhancement

Always confirm tier with the user before proceeding.


GTM Plan Output Format

GTM Plan — [Product/Feature Name] — [Launch Date]

Launch Tier: [1 / 2 / 3] Launch Owner (PM): [Name] Target Launch Date: [Date] Soft Launch Date (Beta/Limited): [Date, if applicable]


1. What We're Launching

One-line description: [What it is, for whom, and why now] Key customer problem solved: [Specific pain point] Key differentiator: [Why ours, why now]


2. Target Audience

Primary segment: [Who benefits most — be specific] Secondary segment: [Who else benefits] Not for: [Who this is NOT for — helps sales and support]


3. Messaging

Headline: [Customer-facing headline — lead with outcome, not feature] Sub-headline: [Supporting context — how it works or why it matters] 3 key messages:

  1. [Problem solved]
  2. [How it works / what's new]
  3. [Proof / social proof / data]

Elevator pitch (30 seconds):

[For [target user] who [has this problem], [product/feature] is a [category] that [key benefit]. Unlike [alternative], we [differentiator].]


4. Launch Activities by Function

Function Activity Owner Due Date Status
Product Feature flagging / rollout plan PM [date]
Marketing Blog post / landing page Marketing [date]
Marketing Email campaign to existing users Marketing [date]
Marketing Social media content Marketing [date]
Sales Sales enablement deck PM + Sales [date]
Sales FAQ for sales team PM [date]
Support Help centre articles Support [date]
Support Support team training Support [date]
Engineering Monitoring/alerting in place Eng [date]

5. Success Metrics

Metric Baseline Target Measurement Window
[Adoption metric] [X] [Y] 30 days post-launch
[Engagement metric] [X] [Y] 60 days post-launch
[Business metric] [X] [Y] 90 days post-launch

6. Risks & Contingencies

Risk Likelihood Impact Mitigation
[Risk] H/M/L H/M/L [Action if it happens]

7. Launch Day Checklist

  • Feature live for [X%] of users
  • Monitoring dashboard active
  • Support team briefed
  • Blog post published
  • Email sent / scheduled
  • Sales team notified
  • Executive announcement sent (if Tier 1)
  • Rollback procedure confirmed

Required Inputs

Ask the user for these if not provided:

  • Product or feature name
  • Target launch date
  • Launch tier (Tier 1 / 2 / 3 — or describe scope and the skill will classify)
  • Target audience (who benefits and who it's NOT for)
  • Key message (what's the headline outcome for the customer)
  • PM and launch owner

Guidelines

  • Never plan a Tier 1 launch without at least 8 weeks of lead time
  • Always include a "Not for" section — it prevents misdirected sales and support tickets
  • Recommend a soft launch to 510% of users before full rollout for any Tier 1 or 2 launch
  • Post-launch retrospective should be scheduled at launch planning time — don't leave it to chance

Quality Checks

  • Launch tier is confirmed and appropriate for scope
  • "Not for" section is included to prevent misdirected sales and support
  • Every function has at least one activity with a named owner and due date
  • Success metrics include a measurement window (30/60/90 days)
  • Rollback procedure is confirmed for Tier 1 and 2 launches
  • Post-launch retrospective is scheduled

Anti-Patterns

  • Do not build a Tier 1 GTM plan for an incremental feature update — tier the launch appropriately before planning
  • Do not create activity lists without named owners and due dates — unowned tasks do not get done
  • Do not skip the rollback procedure for Tier 1 and 2 launches — every significant launch must have an abort plan
  • Do not treat marketing and engineering as separate tracks — cross-functional coordination is the whole point of a GTM plan
  • Do not set success metrics without a defined measurement window — "increase signups" is not a measurable target