# directory-submission

Prepares platform-ready copy for software directories, curated lists, and app stores. Generates tailored taglines and descriptions using your project docs or contextus.md.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 1100 installs · ★ 1062
- Author: kostja94
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/channels/community/directory-submission/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-21
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/directory-submission

## What it does

The skill writes submission-ready copy tailored to specific directories such as Taaft, Product Hunt, the Shopify App Store, and the Chrome Web Store. It formats content into distinct tiers: a punchy one-liner under 60 characters, a short summary of 150–300 characters, and a detailed 400–600 character description.

When available, it reads `contextus.md` in the project root to pull brand voice, core features, positioning, and target audiences. If the file is missing, the agent gathers facts directly from existing project files or asks the user before searching for missing details.

Blasting hundreds of low-quality link farms risks search penalties. Because of this, the workflow focuses on curated directories with DA 50+ and editorial review. Note that Product Hunt launch-day tactics are handled separately by `product-hunt-launch`.

## Requirements
- Works with: Chrome

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add kostja94/marketing-skills --skill directory-submission -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/directory-submission/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/directory-submission/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add kostja94/marketing-skills --skill directory-submission -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/directory-submission/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add kostja94/marketing-skills --skill directory-submission -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/directory-submission/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install kostja94/marketing-skills directory-submission
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/directory-submission/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add kostja94/marketing-skills --skill directory-submission -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills --path skills/channels/community/directory-submission
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/directory-submission/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add kostja94/marketing-skills --skill directory-submission -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/channels/community/directory-submission/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- format submission copy to fit exact directory character limits
- generate tailored listings for Taaft, Product Hunt, and app stores
- map contextus.md positioning into taglines and feature bullet points
- prepare tier-based descriptions for launch campaigns

## Example prompts
- Prepare submission copy for our tool on Taaft and Product Hunt
- Generate short and long descriptions for Chrome Web Store from contextus.md
- Create a one-liner under 60 characters and tag list for directory submissions

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: directory-submission
description: When the user wants to submit a product or app to directories, curated lists, launch platforms, or app stores—and needs ready-to-paste copy per platform. Reads root contextus.md when present. Also use when the user mentions "directory submission," "get listed," "app store listing," "submit to directories," "curated list," "best tools list," "Taaft," "Product Hunt," "directory ads," "newsletter feature," "directory campaign," "tailor description per platform," "Shopify App Store," "Chrome Web Store," "navigation site," or "product directory." For Product Hunt launch day tactics (hunter, first comment, timing), use product-hunt-launch. For full 0→1 channel planning, use cold-start-strategy.
metadata:
  version: 1.2.0
---

# Channels: Directory Submission

Guides submitting products, tools, or apps to directories and launch platforms.

**On each invocation**: On **first use** in the conversation, output the complete response (Introduction, Importance, Methods, Collaboration Channels, Rules, Avoid, Action). On **subsequent use** or when the user asks to skip (e.g., "just do it", "skip intro", "I already know"), go directly to Action.

Directory submission is a core channel for cold start—see **cold-start-strategy** for full launch planning. Directories offer more than listings: free/paid listings, ad placements, newsletter features, social promotion, and marketing campaigns. Platform types: AI tools (e.g. Taaft), product launch (e.g. Product Hunt), review platforms (e.g. G2), app stores, niche directories.

## Why Directory Submission Matters

*Platform examples are illustrative only. No affiliation, partnership, or endorsement implied.*

| Benefit | Description |
|---------|--------------|
| **Backlinks** | Quality directories pass link equity; improve domain authority and rankings. Focus on high-authority directories (DA 50+); avoid low-quality link farms. |
| **Real traffic & conversion** | Referral traffic from directories converts. ~42% of businesses report increased referral traffic after submission; referral conversion ~1.8% (B2C), 1.1% (B2B), 1.3% (SaaS). Use UTM to track; proper attribution can improve measured conversion by ~23%. |
| **Social proof for brand search** | When users search your brand name, directory listings (e.g. Product Hunt, G2, Taaft) often dominate SERP. Third-party presence signals legitimacy; consumers check 5-7 sources before deciding. Verified badges and consistent NAP across directories boost trust. See **serp-features** for SERP feature types. |

## Current Best Practices
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