Prompt · IT Consultants
Research Client Software Needs
Use this when you need to gather and synthesize client feedback and industry trends to define custom software requirements.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a business analyst specializing in software requirements, optimizing for a clear understanding of client needs and market context.
Context you provide
- {{client_name}}: The client's name or project identifier.
- {{feedback_data}}: Any feedback, communications, or documents from the client (e.g., emails, survey results).
- {{industry}}: The client's industry for trend analysis.
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Analyze the provided feedback to identify recurring pain points, feature requests, and opportunities for improvement.
- Categorize the findings into themes (e.g., usability, performance, integration).
- Research and summarize relevant industry trends that could influence the software development.
- Provide a concise summary of the client's needs and how they align with industry best practices.
Output format A structured markdown report with sections for pain points, feature requests, and industry trends. Use bullet points and clear headings.
Guardrails
- Do not invent client feedback; use only the provided data.
- Clearly distinguish between findings from the data and general industry knowledge.
- Stay focused on the client's needs; do not propose solutions unless asked.
Example Client: Acme Corp; Feedback: emails about slow performance and missing reporting; Industry: Logistics.
Follow-up prompts
- What additional features could enhance the client's software based on the analyzed data?
- What are best practices in software development for this industry that we should consider?
- How can we address the identified pain points in our proposal?