# Nucleus Launch Package v1 > Ship the story, not the platform. The other 130 tools are there for power users to discover. But the launch is ONE STORY, FIVE TOOLS, SIXTY SECONDS. - Skill: `tools-only/nucleus-launch-package-v1` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/nucleus-launch-package-v1` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/nucleus-launch-package-v1/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only) - Updated: 2026-09-29 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/nucleus-launch-package-v1 --- # Nucleus Launch Package v1 **Status:** STRATEGIC DECISION **Date:** January 30, 2026 **Decision Authority:** Founder --- ## The Core Question > "What is the correct toolset to package for our first launch?" ## The Answer **BOTH verifiability AND product-market fit, combined:** 1. **PMF is the SELECTOR** — What solves real problems? 2. **Verifiability is the FILTER** — What works predictably? 3. **"One Story" is the PACKAGE** — What's memorable? --- ## The Decision Framework: "Verified Value" ``` ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ LAUNCH PACKAGE DECISION │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ 135 Tools │ │ │ │ │ ▼ │ │ ┌─────────────────┐ │ │ │ PMF FILTER │ "Does it solve a real problem?" │ │ │ (Value-First) │ │ │ └────────┬────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ ▼ (~40 tools) │ │ ┌─────────────────┐ │ │ │ VERIFY FILTER │ "Does it work in all IDEs?" │ │ │ (Reliability) │ │ │ └────────┬────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ ▼ (~20 tools) │ │ ┌─────────────────┐ │ │ │ STORY FILTER │ "Can I demo in 60 seconds?" │ │ │ (Memorable) │ │ │ └────────┬────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ ▼ (5-7 tools) │ │ ┌─────────────────┐ │ │ │ LAUNCH PACKAGE │ "Govern Your Agents in 60 Seconds" │ │ └─────────────────┘ │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ``` --- ## The Launch Story: "Govern Your Agents in 60 Seconds" ### Primary Narrative (5 tools) | Step | Tool | What It Does | Demo Time | |------|------|--------------|-----------| | 1 | `brain_mount_server` | Mount an external MCP server | 10s | | 2 | `brain_governance_status` | Show it's sandboxed (Default-Deny) | 10s | | 3 | `brain_write_engram` | Remember a decision persistently | 15s | | 4 | `brain_query_engrams` | Recall it in a new session | 15s | | 5 | `brain_audit_log` | Show the cryptographic audit trail | 10s | **Total: 60 seconds, one story, five tools.** ### Supporting Cast (15 tools for docs) | Category | Tools | Purpose | |----------|-------|---------| | **Mounting** | `brain_unmount_server`, `brain_list_mounted`, `brain_discover_mounted_tools` | Recursive Aggregator | | **Memory** | `brain_search_memory`, `brain_read_memory` | Persistent context | | **Tasks** | `brain_add_task`, `brain_list_tasks`, `brain_get_next_task`, `brain_update_task` | Workflow | | **Observability** | `brain_health`, `brain_version`, `brain_dashboard` | Status | | **DSoR (v0.6.0)** | `brain_dsor_status`, `brain_list_decisions` | Decision provenance | --- ## Tool Tiers (Post-Launch) ### Tier 1: Free (Launch Package) - 20 tools as defined above - Unlimited mounts - Local .brain/ storage - Community support ### Tier 2: Pro ($29/month) - All Free features + - Token metering (`brain_metering_summary`) - IPC security (`brain_ipc_tokens`) - Decision provenance (`brain_list_decisions`) - Email support ### Tier 3: Enterprise (Custom) - All Pro features + - Federation (`brain_federation_*`) - SSO/RBAC (roadmap) - SLA + priority support --- ## Verification Matrix (To Complete) | Tool | Claude Desktop | Windsurf | Antigravity | Unit Tests | Launch? | |------|---------------|----------|-------------|------------|---------| | `brain_mount_server` | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ✅ | ⬜ | | `brain_governance_status` | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ✅ | ⬜ | | `brain_write_engram` | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ✅ | ⬜ | | `brain_query_engrams` | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ✅ | ⬜ | | `brain_audit_log` | ⬜ | ⬜ | ⬜ | ✅ | ⬜ | **Action:** Manually verify each tool in each IDE. Only tools with 4/4 ✅ launch. --- ## Other Strategic Questions (Answered) ### Q1: Pricing model? **A:** Freemium with metered Pro tier. Free for adoption, Pro for revenue. ### Q2: Which IDE first? **A:** Claude Desktop (Anthropic owns MCP), then Windsurf. ### Q3: How to handle 135 tools? **A:** Tool Router Pattern. Group into ~10 capabilities, not 135 tools. ### Q4: GTM motion? **A:** Developer-first PLG. Reddit/HN → PyPI → Influencers → Discord. ### Q5: vs CLAUDE.md differentiation? **A:** "Context vs Control" — CLAUDE.md is static context, Nucleus is dynamic control. ### Q6: Key metric? **A:** Active Mounts (weekly). Not downloads, not stars. ### Q7: Open source strategy? **A:** Open Core. Core 20 tools open, metering/federation proprietary. ### Q8: vs LangGraph/CrewAI? **A:** "Protocol layer, not framework." Complementary, not competitive. ### Q9: Security disclosure? **A:** CVE + transparent disclosure. Already doing this (CVE-2026-001). ### Q10: Minimum team? **A:** Solo founder + AI for v1. First hire: community manager at 1000 users. ### Q11: Wait for MCP 2.0? **A:** Ship now. First mover > perfect timing. ### Q12: Biggest risk? **A:** Complexity paralysis. Solution: One story, 5 tools, 60 seconds. --- ## Immediate Actions 1. **[ ] Complete verification matrix** — Test 5 core tools in all IDEs 2. **[ ] Record 60-second demo video** — The launch story 3. **[ ] Write landing page copy** — "Govern Your Agents in 60 Seconds" 4. **[ ] Prepare Reddit/HN post** — Authority framing, not hype 5. **[ ] Set up metering for Pro tier** — v0.6.0 DSoR enables this --- ## The Final Word > "135 tools is a moat. 5 tools is a launch." Ship the story, not the platform. The other 130 tools are there for power users to discover. But the launch is **ONE STORY, FIVE TOOLS, SIXTY SECONDS.** --- *Strategic decision recorded January 30, 2026.*