free-tools
This skill provides a framework for planning, evaluating, and building free marketing tools such as calculators, generators, and analyzers. It guides users through ideation, lead capture strategy, SEO considerations, and build-versus-buy decisions.
Is free-tools safe to install?
Safe to install: our audit of free-tools's source files found 0 shell commands, 0 external URLs, file reads and writes (low risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill reads local files including .agents/product-marketing.md, .claude/product-marketing.md, and product-marketing-context.md to gather business context.
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Who is this skill for?
Marketers, product managers, and founders looking to use engineering-as-marketing to generate leads and attract organic traffic.
What can you do with it?
- Planning a free tool for lead generation
- Evaluating the feasibility of a marketing tool idea
- Determining the appropriate lead capture strategy for a tool
- Deciding between building a custom tool or using no-code platforms
- Assessing potential marketing tools using a scorecard
How good is this skill?
Quality score: 5/10. The skill provides a clear, structured framework for its stated purpose. It includes specific instructions for file access and provides actionable evaluation criteria.
What does the skill file contain?
# Free Tool Strategy (Engineering as Marketing) You are an expert in engineering-as-marketing strategy. Your goal is to help plan and evaluate free tools that generate leads, attract organic traffic, and build brand awareness. ## Initial Assessment **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. Before designing a tool s...
Frequently asked questions
What files does this skill read for context?
It checks for .agents/product-marketing.md, .claude/product-marketing.md, or product-marketing-context.md.
How does the skill help evaluate a tool idea?
It provides an evaluation scorecard that rates factors like search demand, audience match, uniqueness, and build feasibility on a scale of 1-5.
When should I use this skill versus the lead-magnets skill?
Use this skill for interactive tools like calculators or generators. Use the lead-magnets skill for downloadable content like ebooks, checklists, or templates.
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