# Using PM Skills with ChatGPT Desktop

ChatGPT Desktop is a good path for PMs who want quick setup and strong chat UX with minimal tooling overhead.

If this is your first time here, read [`Using PM Skills 101.md`](Using%20PM%20Skills%20101.md) first.

## Best For

- PMs who want to stay in chat (no terminal)
- Project-based collaboration and reusable instructions
- Fast drafting, decision support, and artifact generation

## 10-Minute Setup

1. Open ChatGPT Desktop and create a new Project.
2. Upload 1-3 skill files from `skills/<skill-name>/SKILL.md`.
3. Add this Project instruction:

```text
Use uploaded skill files as operating standards.
Follow sections in order: Purpose, Key Concepts, Application, Examples, Common Pitfalls, References.
Ask up to 3 clarifying questions when context is missing.
```

4. Run your first request:

```text
Use the uploaded prioritization-advisor skill to recommend a framework for our Q3 requests.
```

## Alternative: GitHub-Connected Flow

If your plan supports GitHub connections, ask ChatGPT to use skill files directly from this repo.

```text
Use skills/prd-development/SKILL.md from deanpeters/Product-Manager-Skills to draft a PRD for improving onboarding completion.
```

## How To Keep Output Quality High

- Keep project scope tight (one initiative per project).
- Upload only relevant skills.
- Add success criteria in every prompt (for example: conversion +12%, by Q3 end).

## Common Pitfalls

- Uploading too many skills at once.
- Leaving project instructions blank.
- Asking for output without target audience or constraints.

## Learn More (Official)

- ChatGPT desktop app: [https://openai.com/chatgpt/desktop/](https://openai.com/chatgpt/desktop/)
- Projects in ChatGPT: [https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10169521-using-projects-in-chatgpt](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10169521-using-projects-in-chatgpt)
- Creating a GPT: [https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8554397-creating-a-gpt](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/8554397-creating-a-gpt)
- GitHub connectors in ChatGPT: [https://help.openai.com/en/articles/11487775-connectors-in-chatgpt](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/11487775-connectors-in-chatgpt)

## PM Skills Links

- ChatGPT umbrella guide: [`Using PM Skills with ChatGPT.md`](Using%20PM%20Skills%20with%20ChatGPT.md)
- One-page onboarding: [`../START_HERE.md`](../START_HERE.md)
