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