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Practical Codex-compatible skills for README, demos, launches, and OSS growth loops

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synced Oct 23, 2026

OSS Flywheel Skills

Practical Codex-compatible skills for turning open-source work into demos, launches, sharper repo pages, and contributor momentum.

Skills Format License

Built for indie hackers, open-source maintainers, and small product teams.

If your repo already has code but still lacks momentum, this collection helps convert the work into the assets that actually compound: a stronger README, clearer demo proof, better launch copy, and a friendlier contributor ramp.

Why People Star Repos

Most stars do not come from "growth hacks." They come from a tighter loop:

  1. A visitor lands on the repo.
  2. They understand it fast.
  3. They see proof that it works.
  4. They share it, try it, or contribute.

These skills are designed for that loop.

Quick Install

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/daewoochen/oss-flywheel-skills.git
cd oss-flywheel-skills

Install one skill or the full set into Codex's default user skill directory:

./scripts/install.sh list
./scripts/install.sh repo-star-forge
./scripts/install.sh show-hn-launchpad
./scripts/install.sh all

By default the script links skills into ${CODEX_HOME:-$HOME/.codex}/skills. If you want a custom destination:

./scripts/install.sh repo-star-forge /path/to/custom/skills

Start Here

  • Use repo-star-forge when your repo is technically solid but not converting visitors.
  • Use issue-to-demo when you need a 30 to 60 second proof asset before posting publicly.
  • Use show-hn-launchpad when the build is ready but the launch message is still fuzzy.

Skills

SkillWhat it helps withExample prompt
repo-star-forgeAudit a repo page for star conversion and fix the highest-leverage blockersUse $repo-star-forge to rewrite this README so a first-time GitHub visitor understands the value in 20 seconds.
show-hn-launchpadPackage a launch for Show HN, Product Hunt, X, and Reddit without sounding fakeUse $show-hn-launchpad to turn this release into a Show HN post kit.
issue-to-demoTurn an issue, feature, or spec into a demo story, shot list, and proof assetsUse $issue-to-demo to turn this feature into a 45-second demo plan.
readme-rescueRewrite confusing or boring README files into faster activation pathsUse $readme-rescue to rebuild this README around quickstart and examples.
contributor-rampMake a project easier for first-time contributors to join and stick withUse $contributor-ramp to create a better first-hour contributor experience.
changelog-to-hypeTurn raw commits and PRs into release notes and distribution copyUse $changelog-to-hype to convert the last release into notes, a thread, and a short post.

You can also symlink individual skill folders manually into any standard Agent Skills location such as ~/.codex/skills or .agents/skills.

Why This Collection

A lot of public skill repositories are either too generic or too infrastructure-heavy for solo builders. This one stays close to the moments that create visible momentum:

  • README pages that explain value faster
  • Demos that make a feature feel real
  • Launch kits that do not sound fake
  • Onboarding flows that turn attention into contributors

Structure

Each skill stays small and follows the Agent Skills pattern:

skills/<skill-name>/
├── SKILL.md
├── agents/openai.yaml
└── references/

SKILL.md contains the workflow. references/ contains only the extra details that are worth loading on demand.

Launch Assets

If you want to promote this repository, start with the launch kit:

Contributing

Open an issue or PR with one strong skill instead of a giant dump of prompts. The bar is:

  • Clear trigger conditions
  • Outputs that save real time
  • Minimal fluff
  • Honest, high-signal workflow

Inspiration

This repo was shaped by patterns that are working in public skill collections, especially:

License

MIT

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