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A field guide to the /surge-plg skill

AI Product-Led Growth Motion Design

/surge-plg designs the PLG motion: self-serve onboarding, freemium tier with limits, upgrade triggers, virality mechanics, expansion path.

Surge · Growth4 min readDecember 9, 2025

PLG fails when each component is designed in isolation. Onboarding is built without reference to the freemium limits; upgrade triggers are bolted on; virality is wishful thinking. The result is a PLG motion that converts at single digits when calibrated motions convert at double.

The /surge-plg skill designs the motion as a system. Self-serve onboarding that delivers value without a sales rep. Freemium tier with limits that motivate upgrade. Upgrade triggers based on usage signals. In-product virality mechanics. Expansion revenue path from free to paid. Grounded in what the product does.

Tonone's /surge-plg skill designs PLG motions with onboarding, freemium, upgrade triggers, virality, and expansion.

Install

/surge-plg ships with the Surge agent in Tonone for Claude Code.

1. Add to marketplace

$ claude plugin marketplace add tonone-ai/tonone

2. Install Surge

$ claude plugin install surge@tonone-ai

Frequently asked questions

What does /surge-plg do?
It designs PLG motions with onboarding, freemium, upgrade triggers, virality, and expansion path.
How do I install /surge-plg?
Install Tonone for Claude Code via tonone.ai/get-started.

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