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Directory Submissions Skill Security Audit

What the author says it does (original text)

When the user wants to submit their product to startup, SaaS, AI, agent, MCP, no-code, or review directories for backlinks, domain rating, and discovery. Also use when the user mentions "directory submissions," "submit to directories," "backlinks from directories," "list my product," "submit to Product Hunt," "BetaList," "TAAFT," "Futurepedia," "G2 listing," "Capterra listing," "AlternativeTo," "S

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Low risk

Sharing the submission tracker may expose account email addresses

Source references: 3
What we found

The template includes an “Account Email” field alongside each platform's status and public listing URL.

Why this matters

If the CSV is shared with contractors, published, or uploaded to a broad workspace, others could associate login emails with particular platform accounts for targeted phishing or account enumeration.

What this evidence establishes

The tracker does centralize account email, submission status, and live URLs, and the output rules permit linking or including the CSV. If a populated tracker is shared publicly, it could expose an email address and campaign details. However, the source does not require publishing, uploading, or sharing the populated tracker and contains no real email. Exposure therefore depends on how the user stores and shares it. Users can keep account email out of shareable copies or treat the tracker as private.

This assessment concerns the code and conditions shown, not proof that harm has occurred.
references/submission-tracker-template.csv:1In the instructionsOpen original file
Directory,Tier,URL,Category,DR,Dofollow,Submission Date,Status,Live URL,Backlink Verified,Positioning Variant Used,Tags Used,Account Email,NotesProduct Hunt,1,https://producthunt.com/posts/new,Launch,91,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,Hacker News (Show HN),1,https://news.ycombinator.com/submit,Launch,91,No,,Draft,,,Dev,,,
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SKILL.md:123In the instructionsOpen original file
Set up the tracker spreadsheet (`references/submission-tracker-template.csv`). Work left-to-right through it. 2–3 hours per batch is realistic.
SKILL.md:363In the instructionsOpen original file
5. **Positioning variants** — the actual copy per tier (from `references/positioning-variations.md`)6. **PH 3-week prep timeline** — mapped to calendar dates if launch day known7. **Reviews 10-in-30 plan** — who to ask, when, how8. **Weekly targets** — directories submitted, reviews, DR movement9. **Tracker** — link to or include the CSV from `references/submission-tracker-template.csv`
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High risk

A planning request may be expanded into unconfirmed external publication

Source references: 4
What we found

The Skill is triggered for planning the directory layer, but its workflow then directs the agent to fill forms, upload assets, and submit without requiring confirmation of each destination, final copy, account, or cost.

Why this matters

If the agent has browser access or authenticated sessions, it could publish product details, images, or claims on the user's behalf. Mistaken listings may be difficult to withdraw and could affect the brand, platform accounts, or launch eligibility.

Legitimate use of this code

These steps are a user-facing submission checklist, while the specified output for a “directory plan” is readiness, batching, copy, and a tracker. The source contains no script, browser automation, account-login flow, or instruction to publish on the user's behalf. These lines therefore do not support an unauthorized-submission claim. If the user separately requests execution, each account, final copy, and possible fee should still be confirmed.

This assessment concerns the code and conditions shown, not proof that harm has occurred.
SKILL.md:3In the instructionsOpen original file
name: directory-submissionsdescription: When the user wants to submit their product to startup, SaaS, AI, agent, MCP, no-code, or review directories for backlinks, domain rating, and discovery. Also use when the user mentions "directory submissions," "submit to directories," "backlinks from directories," "list my product," "submit to Product Hunt," "BetaList," "TAAFT," "Futurepedia," "G2 listing," "Capterra listing," "AlternativeTo," "SaaSHub," "AI directories," "MCP registry," "agent directory," "dofollow backlinks," "launch directories," or "directory tracker." Use this whenever someone is planning the directory layer of a product launch or an ongoing backlink campaign. For the broader launch moment, see launch. For programmatic SEO pages that should live behind these backlinks, see programmatic-seo. For AI citation optimization, see ai-seo.metadata:
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SKILL.md:125In the instructionsOpen original file
Per submission:1. Copy the tier-appropriate positioning variant.2. Fill in the form.3. Upload assets.4. Submit.5. Log: date, URL, status, moderator notes.6. Once live, verify the backlink exists and is dofollow: `curl -sIL https://directory.com/your-listing | grep -i rel=`. If absent, the link is dofollow.
SKILL.md:121In the instructionsOpen original file
### Step 4: Batch submitSet up the tracker spreadsheet (`references/submission-tracker-template.csv`). Work left-to-right through it. 2–3 hours per batch is realistic.Per submission:1. Copy the tier-appropriate positioning variant.2. Fill in the form.3. Upload assets.4. Submit.5. Log: date, URL, status, moderator notes.6. Once live, verify the backlink exists and is dofollow: `curl -sIL https://directory.com/your-listing | grep -i rel=`. If absent, the link is dofollow.
SKILL.md:354In the instructionsOpen original file
## Output FormatWhen the user asks for a directory plan, return:1. **Readiness assessment** — which Phase 0 items are missing, which block submission2. **Tier selection** — which tiers apply, which to skip, why3. **Submission order** — week 1 / week 2 / week 3 batches4. **Destination page list** — what to build first if missing5. **Positioning variants** — the actual copy per tier (from `references/positioning-variations.md`)6. **PH 3-week prep timeline** — mapped to calendar dates if launch day known7. **Reviews 10-in-30 plan** — who to ask, when, how8. **Weekly targets** — directories submitted, reviews, DR movement9. **Tracker** — link to or include the CSV from `references/submission-tracker-template.csv`Keep the plan actionable. Every item should be something the user can do today.
Medium risk

The Product Hunt strategy includes making an account look real and triggering algorithmic distribution

Source references: 3
What we found

The Skill recommends patterned engagement and mass following so the account “looks real,” targets 50-plus supporters to trigger distribution, and highlights wording that avoids anti-manipulation filters.

Why this matters

Even without directly requesting upvotes, coordinated activity intended to influence ranking may be treated as manipulation, potentially causing the post to be hidden, account restrictions, or reputational harm.

The Skill explicitly frames scheduled engagement and mass following as making an account “look real,” and targets 50 supporters to “trigger algorithmic distribution.” Its requirements for thoughtful comments and prohibitions on soliciting votes or messaging strangers reduce the risk, but the strategy still aims to influence platform ranking and could result in demotion, hiding, or account penalties. Users can ask that these gaming-oriented targets be removed and require current Product Hunt policy compliance.

SKILL.md:141In the instructionsOpen original file
- **Day -21 to -14:** Warm up hunter account. Upvote + thoughtfully comment on 3 launches/day. Follow 100+ active makers. Build history so your account looks real to the algorithm.- **Day -14:** Create "Upcoming" page on PH. Drive traffic to it to collect "notify on launch" subscribers.
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SKILL.md:151In the instructionsOpen original file
- **Launch at 12:01 AM Pacific Time.** Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday only — weekend launches get 60–70% less traffic. The 12:01 AM PT start maximizes your 24-hour window.- **First 2 hours are everything.** Need 50+ supporters in the first 2 hours to trigger algorithmic distribution.- **Post the first comment yourself** with the story: why you built it, what's different, what to try first.
SKILL.md:155In the instructionsOpen original file
- **Share the link to:** Twitter/X thread, LinkedIn long-form post, personal Slack/Discord communities, your email list, Indie Hackers, every power user via DM.- **Never ask for upvotes.** Ask for **feedback**. "Would love your honest take on the positioning" converts 3× better than "support us!" and doesn't trigger the algorithm's anti-manipulation filters.- **Don't message strangers.** The community flags this and moderators will hide your post.
Medium risk

Paid thank-yous may breach review rules or undermine credibility

Source references: 2
What we found

The Skill directs users to offer a $25 gift card and broadly states that G2 and TrustRadius allow it, without requiring verification of current campaign rules, disclosure, or assurance that payment is independent of review sentiment.

Why this matters

Where a platform, jurisdiction, or campaign prohibits or requires disclosure of incentives, reviews could be removed and the vendor profile restricted. Prospective customers may also view the rating as purchased.

The Skill recommends a $25 gift-card incentive and states that it is allowed, but does not require checking the campaign type, region, disclosure requirements, or current platform terms, nor does it say rewards must be independent of rating or sentiment. If policies differ or have changed, reviews could be removed or distrusted and the vendor account could be restricted. Users should require current official policy citations, disclosure, and sentiment-neutral incentives before acting.

SKILL.md:172In the instructionsOpen original file
1. **Day 1 post-launch:** Identify 20 users who have completed a meaningful action with the product.2. **Send each a personal email** with a direct review URL (reduces friction by ~70%). No forms, no landing pages — direct link.3. **Offer a modest thank-you.** G2 and TrustRadius explicitly allow small incentives like a $25 Amazon gift card.4. **Follow up once** after 5 days. Don't follow up twice — it becomes annoying and damages the relationship.5. **Target:** 50% conversion → 10 reviews from 20 asks.
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evals/evals.json:65In the instructionsOpen original file
      "id": 5,      "prompt": "We want to list on G2 but we only have 4 customers right now. Worth doing?",      "expected_output": "Should explain G2 and Capterra listings are worthless without reviews — 10 reviews is the magic threshold for Grid appearance. Should recommend NOT submitting yet, or claim the listing but plan a review drive in parallel. Should explain the 10-in-30 protocol: identify 20 users who completed a meaningful action, send each a personal email with direct review URL (reduces friction ~70%), offer a modest thank-you ($25 Amazon gift card is allowed by G2/TrustRadius), follow up once after 5 days, target 50% conversion. Should note the Users Love Us badge is free (20 reviews at 4.0+) but Grid/Momentum/Index/Award badges require a paid G2 plan ($2,999+/year as of Summer 2025) — and recommend NOT spending on paid G2 in year one. Should mention G2 Summer report cutoff ~April 28 and Fall ~July 28. Should suggest waiting until ~10 users are realistic before submitting.",      "assertions": [        "Explains 10-review threshold for Grid",        "Recommends NOT submitting yet OR claim + plan review drive",        "Lays out 10-in-30 protocol",        "Notes incentive ($25 gift card) is allowed",        "Mentions Users Love Us badge requirements",        "Warns against paying for G2 plan in year one",        "Mentions Summer/Fall report cutoffs"      ],
Medium risk

Mass profiles and content created purely for DR may form a spam-link pattern

Source references: 6
What we found

The catalog recommends creating profiles or publishing on content and identity platforms for backlinks, and explicitly presents local directories as useful to any product seeking pure DR-building links. This can extend beyond genuine business relevance.

Why this matters

Large numbers of irrelevant profiles, mirrored content, or directory entries may violate platform rules, lead to account bans, and create an unnatural-link pattern that harms search visibility and brand reputation.

The catalog goes beyond publishing genuine relevant content: it recommends local directories for “any product” seeking pure DR-building links and lists creating profiles or content across blogging, site-building, and file-sharing services for backlinks. This conflicts with the main file's genuine-fit rule. At scale, it could create irrelevant or policy-incompatible profiles and content, harming brand and search reputation. Users can restrict submissions to platforms genuinely relevant to the business and verify each platform's rules.

references/directory-list.md:228In the instructionsOpen original file
Create a profile or publish content on these high-DR platforms to earn a dofollow backlink. These are not traditional directories — they're content and identity platforms where your profile or published content links back to your site. Highest DR backlinks available without building integrations.
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references/directory-list.md:288In the instructionsOpen original file
Relevant for products with a physical presence, local customer base, or business address. Also useful for any product wanting pure DR-building backlinks from established directories.
references/directory-list.md:232In the instructionsOpen original file
|---|---|---|---|---|| **WordPress.com** | 100 | Any | Blog | Create a free blog, link to main site in posts and profile. || **Blogger** | 100 | Any | Blog | Google property. Free blog with dofollow links. || **Tumblr** | 99 | Design | Blog | Highest DR blog platform. Project blog or microblog. || **GitHub** | 98 | Tech | Code host | Profile + repo README links. Every software product should have this. || **SoundCloud** | 96 | Music | Profile | Niche — relevant for audio/music products. || **Weebly** | 95 | Any | Blog | Free site builder with dofollow profile link. || **SlideShare** | 95 | Any | Content | Upload pitch decks, guides, presentations. || **Flickr** | 95 | Photography | Profile | Product screenshot galleries with profile link. || **GitLab** | 94 | Tech | Code host | Profile link. Mirror repos if open source. || **eBay Stores** | 94 | E-commerce | Profile | Niche — relevant for physical/digital goods. || **Etsy** | 93 | E-commerce | Profile | Niche — templates, digital downloads. || **Substack** | 93 | Tech | Newsletter | Publish product updates, thought leadership. High-intent readers. || **Bitbucket** | 93 | Tech | Code host | Profile link. Atlassian property. || **Scribd** | 93 | Any | Content | Upload whitepapers, guides, case studies. || **Disqus** | 93 | Professional | Profile | Profile with website link. Comment on industry blogs. |
references/directory-list.md:226In the instructionsOpen original file
## Tier 8 — Profile & Content PlatformsCreate a profile or publish content on these high-DR platforms to earn a dofollow backlink. These are not traditional directories — they're content and identity platforms where your profile or published content links back to your site. Highest DR backlinks available without building integrations.
references/directory-list.md:286In the instructionsOpen original file
## Tier 9 — Local Business & General DirectoriesRelevant for products with a physical presence, local customer base, or business address. Also useful for any product wanting pure DR-building backlinks from established directories.
SKILL.md:106In the instructionsOpen original file
**Triage rule:** Only submit where the product is a genuine fit. Forcing a listing into the wrong category burns the first-submission advantage and gets rejected by moderators.
Medium risk

The suggested curl checks cannot reliably determine whether a page link is dofollow

Source references: 3
What we found

`curl -sIL` normally retrieves HTTP headers, not the HTML body containing an anchor's `rel` attribute. Concluding that an absent `rel` means dofollow may therefore mean the link was never inspected. The alternative command searches headers for `link`, which likewise does not verify the target anchor.

Why this matters

A nofollow, UGC, redirected, or missing link may be recorded as a valid dofollow backlink, distorting SEO decisions and further spending of time or money.

With `-I`, `curl -sIL` normally retrieves response headers rather than the HTML body containing the product anchor and its `rel` attribute. No `rel=` match therefore does not prove a link is dofollow. The reference's second curl example also inspects headers only. Relying on this can produce false backlink records and misguided SEO decisions. Users should require a body/DOM-based check that also accounts for redirects and client-rendered pages.

SKILL.md:131In the instructionsOpen original file
5. Log: date, URL, status, moderator notes.6. Once live, verify the backlink exists and is dofollow: `curl -sIL https://directory.com/your-listing | grep -i rel=`. If absent, the link is dofollow.
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references/directory-list.md:473In the instructionsOpen original file
1. **Manual:** Open the listing, right-click your product link, "Inspect" → check for `rel="nofollow"` or `rel="ugc"`. If absent, the link is dofollow.2. **curl:** `curl -sIL https://directory.com/your-listing | grep -i link`3. **SEO tools:** Ahrefs Site Explorer → Backlinks → filter by this directory's domain.
references/directory-list.md:469In the instructionsOpen original file
## VerificationAfter any submission goes live, verify the backlink exists and is dofollow. You can:1. **Manual:** Open the listing, right-click your product link, "Inspect" → check for `rel="nofollow"` or `rel="ugc"`. If absent, the link is dofollow.2. **curl:** `curl -sIL https://directory.com/your-listing | grep -i link`3. **SEO tools:** Ahrefs Site Explorer → Backlinks → filter by this directory's domain.
Medium risk

Public performance, compliance, and customer claims lack a pre-publication verification gate

Source references: 6
What we found

The B2B template asks for percentage outcomes, SOC 2/GDPR posture, customer logos, and case studies, while the workflow proceeds by copying a variant and submitting it without requiring evidence or final user approval for these sensitive claims.

Why this matters

If an agent guesses or completes placeholders from incomplete context, it could publish false advertising, unauthorized endorsements, or incorrect compliance statements, creating complaint, delisting, contractual, or regulatory risk.

What this evidence establishes

The B2B template includes consequential claims about measured results, compliance, customer endorsements, and case studies, while the workflow says to copy a variant and submit without an explicit evidence or approval gate. However, these remain bracketed placeholders, the library says to replace them with real values, and it calls for real numbers, so false publication is not established. Users should require every metric, certification, logo, and case study to be user-supplied and individually approved, leaving unverifiable fields blank.

This assessment concerns the code and conditions shown, not proof that harm has occurred.
references/positioning-variations.md:180In the instructionsOpen original file
**Long description:**> [Product] helps [audience] [achieve measurable business outcome]. Teams use it to [use case 1], [use case 2], and [use case 3] — reducing [metric] by [percentage] and increasing [metric] by [percentage].>
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references/positioning-variations.md:189In the instructionsOpen original file
>> Security: [SOC 2 / GDPR / compliance posture]. Support: [support tier]. Pricing: [pricing range].>> Trusted by [customer logos / company size]. Case studies at [url].
SKILL.md:125In the instructionsOpen original file
Per submission:1. Copy the tier-appropriate positioning variant.2. Fill in the form.3. Upload assets.4. Submit.5. Log: date, URL, status, moderator notes.
references/positioning-variations.md:3In the instructionsOpen original file
Directory audiences respond to different framings. Never copy-paste the same description everywhere — AI engines penalize duplicate content, and each directory type rewards a different opener.Use this library to generate per-tier variants. Swap `[product]`, `[category]`, `[competitors]`, `[use-case]`, and `[audience]` with the real values.
references/positioning-variations.md:179In the instructionsOpen original file
**Long description:**> [Product] helps [audience] [achieve measurable business outcome]. Teams use it to [use case 1], [use case 2], and [use case 3] — reducing [metric] by [percentage] and increasing [metric] by [percentage].>> Key benefits:> • [Business benefit 1] with [how measured]> • [Business benefit 2] with [how measured]> • [Business benefit 3] with [how measured]>> Integrations: [enterprise integrations — HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, etc.]>> Security: [SOC 2 / GDPR / compliance posture]. Support: [support tier]. Pricing: [pricing range].>> Trusted by [customer logos / company size]. Case studies at [url].
references/positioning-variations.md:218In the instructionsOpen original file
## Do / Don't Quick Reference**DO:**- Vary the opening sentence across tiers- Use real numbers and specific differentiators- Match tone to audience (technical for devs, business for G2, excited for PH)- Include a founder/origin angle in startup directories

Inside this skill

8 instruction sections

The Skill first reads product-marketing context from the project, then uses nine readiness questions to decide whether directory submissions should proceed.

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SKILL.md:15In the instructionsOpen original file
**Check for product marketing context first:**If `.agents/product-marketing.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing.md`, or the legacy `product-marketing-context.md` filename, in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.
SKILL.md:72In the instructionsOpen original file
Ask the user these 9 questions. If any are "no", they're not ready — help them build the missing piece first.
SKILL.md:84In the instructionsOpen original file
A "no" on any of 1–7 is a hard block. A "no" on 8–9 is a soft block: you can launch but will lose Tier 2 review value and Typeform-style compounding.

The workflow goes beyond producing copy and a plan: it explicitly includes filling external forms, uploading assets, submitting, and recording results.

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SKILL.md:125In the instructionsOpen original file
Per submission:1. Copy the tier-appropriate positioning variant.2. Fill in the form.3. Upload assets.4. Submit.5. Log: date, URL, status, moderator notes.6. Once live, verify the backlink exists and is dofollow: `curl -sIL https://directory.com/your-listing | grep -i rel=`. If absent, the link is dofollow.

The bundled tracker pre-populates many third-party submission URLs and is designed to record status, live links, positioning variants, tags, and the account email.

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references/submission-tracker-template.csv:1In the instructionsOpen original file
Directory,Tier,URL,Category,DR,Dofollow,Submission Date,Status,Live URL,Backlink Verified,Positioning Variant Used,Tags Used,Account Email,NotesProduct Hunt,1,https://producthunt.com/posts/new,Launch,91,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,
references/submission-tracker-template.csv:2In the instructionsOpen original file
Directory,Tier,URL,Category,DR,Dofollow,Submission Date,Status,Live URL,Backlink Verified,Positioning Variant Used,Tags Used,Account Email,NotesProduct Hunt,1,https://producthunt.com/posts/new,Launch,91,Yes,,Draft,,,Startup,,,Hacker News (Show HN),1,https://news.ycombinator.com/submit,Launch,91,No,,Draft,,,Dev,,,
references/submission-tracker-template.csv:21In the instructionsOpen original file
SaaSHub,2,https://saashub.com/submit,SaaS,77,Yes,,Draft,,,SaaS,,,G2,2,https://my.g2.com/sellers/welcome,SaaS,92,Yes,,Draft,,,B2B review,,,Capterra,2,https://www.capterra.com/vendors,SaaS,93,Yes,,Draft,,,B2B review,,,

The positioning library supplies public promotional templates containing competitor comparisons, measurable results, security/compliance claims, and customer endorsements; those fields require user-supplied, verified facts before publication.

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references/positioning-variations.md:180In the instructionsOpen original file
**Long description:**> [Product] helps [audience] [achieve measurable business outcome]. Teams use it to [use case 1], [use case 2], and [use case 3] — reducing [metric] by [percentage] and increasing [metric] by [percentage].>
references/positioning-variations.md:189In the instructionsOpen original file
>> Security: [SOC 2 / GDPR / compliance posture]. Support: [support tier]. Pricing: [pricing range].>> Trusted by [customer logos / company size]. Case studies at [url].
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SKILL.md:131In the instructionsOpen original file
5. Log: date, URL, status, moderator notes.6. Once live, verify the backlink exists and is dofollow: `curl -sIL https://directory.com/your-listing | grep -i rel=`. If absent, the link is dofollow.
evals/evals.json:81In the instructionsOpen original file
      "prompt": "We submitted to 50 directories last week. Now what?",      "expected_output": "Should warn against treating submissions as the strategy. Should reference 'What NOT to Do' rule 11: don't over-index on launch spike. Flywheel is templates + alternatives + reviews + ongoing content. Should recommend verifying the dofollow status of acquired backlinks (curl -sIL | grep -i rel=). Should pivot to ongoing distribution: destination pages strategy (alternative pages converting 5-15%, use-case/ICP pages, template gallery if applicable, 'best of' listicles you write yourself, integration pages), GEO tactics for AI citation (single H1, FAQ schema, comparison tables, get cited on Reddit/HN, claim Crunchbase/LinkedIn/Wikidata), community presence (Reddit 90/10 rule, LinkedIn 3-5 posts/week, Twitter build-in-public, Indie Hackers, Dev.to/Hashnode). Should remind to track weekly KPIs (DR, referring domains, indexed pages, organic clicks, signups from directory referrals) and investigate if numbers aren't moving rather than submitting more.",      "assertions": [
references/directory-list.md:474In the instructionsOpen original file
1. **Manual:** Open the listing, right-click your product link, "Inspect" → check for `rel="nofollow"` or `rel="ugc"`. If absent, the link is dofollow.2. **curl:** `curl -sIL https://directory.com/your-listing | grep -i link`3. **SEO tools:** Ahrefs Site Explorer → Backlinks → filter by this directory's domain.
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