AI CMO: Hacker News Engine
Pressure-test a Hacker News launch before you post it
Prepare a credible Hacker News launch package with fit judgment, technical candor, and a manual review gate.
When
You want a Show HN or Ask HN motion that sounds candid and technical, with an explicit check on whether HN is even the right venue.
Input
Website, launch context, product update, technical story, or upstream AI CMO strategy pack
Output
Hacker News launch brief, submission draft, maker comment, and reply playbook ready for review
Time
~8-12 min.
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Make sure the job, inputs, outputs, and runtime fit what you need.
When
You want a Show HN or Ask HN motion that sounds candid and technical, with an explicit check on whether HN is even the right venue.
How
Judges whether the product is HN-worthy, chooses the strongest thread format, drafts the launch package and replies, then adds evaluation and review gates
Input
Website, launch context, product update, technical story, or upstream AI CMO strategy pack
Output
Hacker News launch brief, submission draft, maker comment, and reply playbook ready for review
Step by step
- 1Judge HN fit and choose the best thread type or decide to skip
- 2Build the launch brief with title territory, proof needs, and skepticism triggers
- 3Draft the submission text, maker comment, and likely reply set
- 4Evaluate for novelty, technical credibility, and candor before review
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