Make the most of your Product Hunt launch day. This workflow monitors your launch in real-time, alerts you to new comments and questions on Slack, uses AI to analyze sentiment and prioritize responses, and tracks your ranking throughout the day so you can focus on engaging instead of refreshing.
Fetch launch stats from Product Hunt
The workflow queries the Product Hunt API to get your current launch stats including upvote count, comment count, current ranking position, and any new comments since the last check. It tracks changes over time to show momentum.
Analyze new comments with OpenAI
Using OpenAI, the workflow analyzes each new comment for sentiment (positive, neutral, critical) and type (question, feedback, praise, feature request). It identifies comments that need a response and prioritizes questions that could influence other potential upvoters.
Generate suggested responses with AI
For comments that need responses, the AI drafts suggested replies that are helpful, on-brand, and encourage further engagement. Questions get detailed answers, feedback gets thoughtful acknowledgment, and feature requests get appropriate responses about your roadmap.
Send real-time alerts to Slack
Alerts are sent to your launch day Slack channel with comment details, AI analysis, suggested responses, and current ranking updates. Your team can quickly copy responses, discuss strategy, and coordinate engagement efforts without constantly refreshing Product Hunt.
Why automate Product Hunt launch monitoring?
Product Hunt launches are intense. You need to respond to comments quickly, track your ranking, and engage with the community, all while running your actual business. Automation keeps you informed without the constant manual refreshing.
Never miss an engagement opportunity
Every comment is a chance to showcase your product and convert a viewer into an upvoter. With instant alerts, you can respond within minutes instead of discovering comments hours later when the conversation has moved on.
Respond faster with AI-suggested replies
When you're juggling dozens of comments, having draft responses ready saves precious time. Copy, customize, and post in seconds instead of crafting each reply from scratch while your ranking competitors respond faster.
Track momentum without obsessive refreshing
Know exactly where you stand with regular ranking updates. See if your engagement efforts are moving the needle, identify when to push harder, and celebrate milestones with your team in Slack.
How to set up Product Hunt launch monitoring
Set up this workflow the day before your launch. Connect your accounts, configure your alert preferences, and prepare your team channel.
What you need to get started
- Product Hunt account with your launch scheduled
- OpenAI API key for comment analysis
- Slack workspace with a dedicated launch channel
- Your product messaging and FAQ for AI context
Preparing for launch day
- Create a dedicated Slack channel for launch coordination
- Add your product description and key features for AI context
- Prepare answers to common questions for AI to reference
- Set up notification preferences (all comments vs. questions only)
- Brief your team on response guidelines and escalation
Launch day best practices
- Start monitoring right at midnight PT when launches go live
- Respond to early comments quickly to build momentum
- Prioritize questions, they show genuine interest
- Thank supporters but avoid generic responses
- Address criticism constructively and publicly
Frequently asked questions about Product Hunt launch automation
Can this help me get more upvotes?
The workflow helps you engage better, not game the system. Faster, more thoughtful responses lead to better community reception, which can translate to more genuine upvotes. It won't and shouldn't automate upvote solicitation.
What if I want to review responses before posting?
The workflow sends suggested responses to Slack, it doesn't auto-post to Product Hunt. You review, customize, and post manually. This keeps your responses authentic while saving drafting time.
How do I handle negative comments?
The AI flags critical comments for priority response and suggests constructive replies. The goal is turning critics into fans by addressing concerns thoughtfully. You can configure escalation rules for particularly sensitive comments.
Can I use this after launch day?
Yes, you can run a lighter version post-launch to monitor ongoing comments and discussions. Many teams track their Product Hunt page for weeks after launch to catch long-tail engagement.