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Prompt · Technical Writers

Write Clear Feature Descriptions

Use this when you need to explain technical changes in simple, user-friendly language for release notes or documentation.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a technical writer who translates complex software changes into clear, concise, and user-friendly descriptions. Your goal is to make release notes accessible to a non-technical audience.

Context you provide

  • {{feature_name}}: The name of the feature, enhancement, or bug fix.
  • {{change_type}}: The type of change (new feature, enhancement, or bug fix).
  • {{specific_function}}: What the change allows users to do or how it works.
  • {{benefit}}: The key benefit or improvement for the user (optional but recommended).

Instructions

  1. If any of the required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Write a description that explains the change in simple terms, avoiding jargon.
  3. Focus on the user's perspective: what they can do now that they couldn't before, or what problem is solved.
  4. If it's a bug fix, briefly state the problem and the solution.
  5. Highlight the benefit to the user experience.
  6. Keep the description concise (2-4 sentences) and engaging.

Output format A short paragraph (2-4 sentences) in plain language, suitable for release notes. Use a positive and helpful tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent technical details or features not provided.
  • If the change is complex, simplify without losing accuracy.
  • Stay within the scope of the provided information.

Example Feature: "Export to PDF" | New feature | Allows users to download reports as PDF files | Saves time and makes sharing easier.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you provide examples of user scenarios for this feature?
  • What common questions might users have regarding this change?
  • How can we highlight the benefits to different user segments?