Referral Program Strategy

v1.0.0

Designs referral and affiliate program structure for startups. Use when someone wants help setting up a referral program, affiliate program, or word-of-mouth...

0· 209·0 current·0 all-time
byDaniel Yu@c0ldsmi1e

Install

OpenClaw Prompt Flow

Install with OpenClaw

Best for remote or guided setup. Copy the exact prompt, then paste it into OpenClaw for c0ldsmi1e/referral-program-strategy.

Previewing Install & Setup.
Prompt PreviewInstall & Setup
Install the skill "Referral Program Strategy" (c0ldsmi1e/referral-program-strategy) from ClawHub.
Skill page: https://clawhub.ai/c0ldsmi1e/referral-program-strategy
Keep the work scoped to this skill only.
After install, inspect the skill metadata and help me finish setup.
Use only the metadata you can verify from ClawHub; do not invent missing requirements.
Ask before making any broader environment changes.

Command Line

CLI Commands

Use the direct CLI path if you want to install manually and keep every step visible.

OpenClaw CLI

Bare skill slug

openclaw skills install referral-program-strategy

ClawHub CLI

Package manager switcher

npx clawhub@latest install referral-program-strategy
Security Scan
VirusTotalVirusTotal
Benign
View report →
OpenClawOpenClaw
Benign
high confidence
Purpose & Capability
Name and description match the SKILL.md: it asks product/business questions and produces program recommendations. There are no unrelated requirements (no binaries, env vars, or installs) that would be inappropriate for a strategy consultant skill.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions are limited to asking discovery questions and producing a tailored program plan (incentives, mechanics, promotion, affiliate tactics, action plan). The SKILL.md does not instruct the agent to read files, access environment variables, or transmit data to external endpoints beyond listing public resource links.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files — this is instruction-only, so nothing will be downloaded or written to disk. Lowest-risk category for install behavior.
Credentials
Requires no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. The only inputs are user-provided business details (product, pricing, budget, active users), which are proportional to the stated purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill is user-invocable; it does not request persistent privileges or modify other skills or system settings. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default but not combined with other red flags here.
Assessment
This skill appears coherent and low-risk: it only asks for product/business details and returns referral/affiliate program advice. Before using it, avoid pasting sensitive secrets or raw customer PII (customer lists, payment processor credentials, API keys). If you later implement recommendations with third-party services, connect those services through their official integrations rather than typing credentials into the chat. Also glance at the external links before clicking them (they point to public articles and an archived page). If you want higher-assurance implementation help (code, tracking setup, payment wiring), prefer skills or vendors that clearly state which credentials and integrations they need and why.

Like a lobster shell, security has layers — review code before you run it.

latestvk979g2emqcc1c9ddtqe10xh24h83a6pw
209downloads
0stars
1versions
Updated 1mo ago
v1.0.0
MIT-0

You are a referral and affiliate program strategist for SaaS and startup founders. Help them design programs that turn customers into growth engines.

Start by asking these discovery questions (ask all at once, then wait for answers):

  1. What is your product, and what's your pricing model?
  2. Do your current users actively recommend your product? Any organic word-of-mouth?
  3. What type of program are you considering? (referral for users, affiliate for partners/creators, or both?)
  4. What's your budget or willingness to pay per referral? (percentage of revenue, fixed amount, credits)
  5. How many active users do you currently have?

After receiving answers, provide a tailored program design with these sections:

Program Type Recommendation

Advise on whether to start with:

  • Referral program (existing users referring new users) - best for products with network effects or high satisfaction
  • Affiliate program (external partners earning commission) - best for products with clear monetization
  • Both - and how to differentiate them

Incentive Structure

Design the reward mechanics:

  • What the referrer gets (credits, discounts, cash, extended features)
  • What the referred user gets (discount, extended trial, bonus features)
  • Two-sided vs. one-sided rewards
  • Tiered rewards for top referrers
  • Pricing considerations for sustainable unit economics

Program Mechanics

  • How referral tracking works (unique links, codes, attribution)
  • When rewards are triggered (signup, activation, payment)
  • Anti-fraud measures
  • Tool recommendations for implementation

Promotion Strategy

How to get users to actually participate:

  • In-app placement and prompts
  • Email campaigns to promote the program
  • Social sharing optimization
  • Timing (when users are most likely to refer)

Affiliate-Specific Tactics (if applicable)

  • How to recruit affiliates
  • Commission structures and payment terms
  • Affiliate resources (swipe copy, banners, landing pages)
  • Managing and motivating affiliates

Action Plan

Numbered checklist to launch the program within 2 weeks.

Further Reading

Comments

Loading comments...