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TitleI built YourProduct because I was tired of spending hours on repetitive manual setup — here is a 20s demo
RulesDirect product links and demo videos are welcome any day when framed as a maker sharing what they built.
AvoidCorporate press-release tone, fake upvote rings, or dropping a bare link without a story or demo.
Upload native MP4 video directly to Reddit rather than linking YouTube; put the clickable URL in the top comment.Reddit Subreddits
TitleHow we got our first 100 paying users for YourProduct in 30 days (exact breakdown)
RulesCase studies, pricing experiments, and cold-start breakdowns with real numbers perform best; bare "check out my app" posts get removed.
AvoidAI-generated generic listicles or hiding links behind URL shorteners.
Name your product once in paragraph 2 as context for the numbers; let curious readers click through organically.Reddit Subreddits
Title[Open Source / MCP] Built YourProduct — lets Claude / Cursor do an instant workflow that saves hours locally
RulesOpen-source repos, MCP servers, Agent Skills, benchmarks, and local/BYOK tools get massive organic upvotes.
AvoidClosed-source wrappers charging $29/mo for a basic prompt without technical depth or a free tier.
Include a 1-line `npx` or `claude mcp add` command right in the post body so developers can run it in 10 seconds.Reddit Subreddits
TitleI built YourProduct, an open-source Docker-ready alternative to bloated legacy tools — an instant workflow that saves hours
RulesRequires a working Docker Compose / self-hosted option and clear license disclosure; COSS dual-mode (free self-host + paid cloud) is widely accepted.
AvoidCalling a cloud-only SaaS "self-hosted" or locking basic SSO/auth behind enterprise walls without disclosure.
Place a "1-Click Cloud Hosting (No Server Needed)" button at the top of your GitHub README to convert non-ops visitors.Developer & OSS Hubs
Title[macOS / Chrome] Built YourProduct — a native utility that fixes spending hours on repetitive manual setup in one shortcut
RulesDeveloper showcases are welcomed; users strongly prefer one-time lifetime deals or generous free tiers over steep subscriptions.
AvoidExtensions requesting excessive `<all_urls>` browser permissions without explaining why in the post.
Include a 48-hour launch discount code or 20 free promo codes in the post to spark early reviews.Reddit Subreddits
TitleShow HN: YourProduct – an instant workflow that saves hours
RulesTitle must start with `Show HN:` followed by a factual description without marketing superlatives ("worlds first", "revolutionary").
AvoidLanding pages that require email/credit-card signup before the user can try or inspect the tool; asking friends to upvote from shared IPs.
Post an immediate first comment explaining the technical architecture, trade-offs, and why existing tools fell short.Launch Platforms
TitleYourProduct — an instant workflow that saves hours in seconds without spending hours on repetitive manual setup
RulesLaunch resets at 12:01 AM PST; first 4 hours determine Top 5 placement on the daily leaderboard.
AvoidMass DMs asking newly registered 0-activity accounts to upvote within a 15-minute spike.
Even 50–100 upvotes triggers automatic scraping by 30+ AI directories and newsletters, earning permanent DR 70+ backlinks.Launch Platforms
TitleEvery time I had to deal with spending hours on repetitive manual setup, it took hours. So I built YourProduct — an instant workflow that saves hours 👇
RulesNative video + bookmarkable frameworks get 5–10× reach; replies to larger creators in your niche drive early profile clicks.
AvoidPutting an external HTTP link in the main tweet (cuts algorithmic impressions by ~40%–60%) or stacking more than 2 hashtags.
Pin your highest-converting demo post to your profile and put the direct clickable domain in your bio.Launch Platforms
TitleYourProduct MCP Server — Give Claude / Cursor direct access to an instant workflow that saves hours
RulesSubmit your GitHub repo or remote Streamable HTTP endpoint with a clean `README.md` and `SKILL.md` / JSON config.
AvoidMissing tool schema descriptions or requiring complex manual compilation before the MCP server starts.
Provide 1 free zero-auth or instant token tool so developers experience value inside their IDE before upgrading.MCP & AI Directories
TitleYourProduct — AI tool to an instant workflow that saves hours without spending hours on repetitive manual setup
RulesSubmit with a clear task-based category tag ("AI for X") and a clean 16:9 product UI screenshot showing the output.
AvoidVague slogans without a clear use-case keyword, or broken/redirecting submission URLs.
Batch-submit to the top 15 DR 60+ AI directories in your launch week to lift domain rating (DR) and Google indexing speed.MCP & AI Directories
TitleYourProduct: Fast, open-source alternative to bloated legacy tools — an instant workflow that saves hours
RulesOpen-source the core CLI / SDK / MCP skill or self-hosted community edition; submit PRs to niche `awesome-*` repositories.
AvoidEmpty "coming soon" repos without working code, or submitting low-effort PRs that ignore an Awesome list’s formatting rules.
Concentrate your X, Reddit, and Show HN posts within a single 24-hour window to cross the ~80–150 stars/day velocity needed for GitHub Trending.Developer & OSS Hubs
TitleYourProduct: an instant workflow that saves hours
RulesStore search ranks heavily by exact keyword match in Title (first 45 chars), Featured badge verification, and recent 5-star review velocity.
AvoidKeyword stuffing in the description block or failing Chrome Manifest V3 privacy disclosures.
Trigger a polite in-product review prompt right after a user completes their 3rd successful export/action.Launch Platforms
Title[V2EX / RedNote] Got tired of spending hours on repetitive manual setup, so I built YourProduct — an instant workflow that saves hours
RulesV2EX `/go/create` welcomes technical maker posts with promo codes; Xiaohongshu favors high-aesthetic carousel cards solving a visual/study/work pain.
AvoidPrinting raw URLs or QR codes directly on Xiaohongshu cover images (triggers strict shadowban/traffic throttling).
On Xiaohongshu, mention the searchable brand name in the image and pin a comment answering "How do I use it?" with the web search keyword.Regional Communities
Title【個人開発】spending hours on repetitive manual setup を解決するために YourProduct を作りました (#個人開発)
RulesTechnical deep-dives on Zenn/Qiita and polite visual threads on X Japan regularly go viral via bookmarks (`ブクマ`) and retweets.
AvoidUnnatural machine-translated Chinese kanji (偽中国語) or aggressive countdown popups that erode Japanese user trust.
Provide a clean Japanese landing page (`/ja` or `?lang=ja`), clear privacy/terms links, and JPY (`¥`) pricing on Stripe.Regional Communities