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Release Notes Generator

Generate user-friendly release notes that communicate new features, improvements, and fixes clearly.

Prompt

Generate release notes for [product/feature release].

Release Context:
- Product: [name]
- Version: [version number]
- Release date: [date]
- Release type: [major / minor / patch]

Features & Changes:
[Paste list of features, improvements, and fixes]

Provide:

1. Release Overview
   - Release name/title
   - Release date
   - Brief summary
   - Key highlights

2. New Features
   For each feature:
   - Feature name
   - User-friendly description
   - Benefits to users
   - How to use (if applicable)
   - Visuals/screenshots (if applicable)

3. Improvements
   - What was improved
   - User impact
   - Why it matters
   - Before/after (if applicable)

4. Bug Fixes
   - Issues fixed
   - User impact
   - What users will notice

5. Technical Updates
   - Backend improvements
   - Performance enhancements
   - Security updates
   - Infrastructure changes

6. Deprecations & Breaking Changes
   - Features removed
   - Breaking changes
   - Migration guidance
   - Timeline for changes

7. What's Next
   - Upcoming features (teasers)
   - Roadmap highlights
   - How to stay updated

8. Thank You
   - Acknowledgment of feedback
   - Community contributions
   - Team recognition

9. Support & Resources
   - Help documentation
   - Support channels
   - Feedback mechanisms
   - Community links

10. Formatting Options
    - Short version (for notifications)
    - Medium version (for in-app)
    - Full version (for blog/email)
    - Social media snippets

Format as user-friendly release notes ready for publication.

How to use

  1. 01

    Prepare your release information: Collect list of features, improvements, and fixes for this release

  2. 02

    Replace [product/feature release], [name], [version number], [date], and [major / minor / patch] with your specific details

  3. 03

    Replace [Paste list of features, improvements, and fixes] with your actual release changes. Format: "New features: [list]" "Improvements: [list]" "Bug fixes: [list]"

  4. 04

    Add context before the prompt: Describe your product and release goals. Example: "Product: Mobile app. Version: 2.1.0. Release date: Feb 1, 2026. Release type: Minor (new features and improvements)."

  5. 05

    If you have release highlights: Mention key highlights. Say "Key highlights: New dashboard, improved performance, bug fixes"

  6. 06

    Paste the modified prompt into your preferred AI tool, like ChatGPT or Claude

  7. 07

    Review the release notes: Check release overview, new features, improvements, bug fixes, and formatting options

  8. 08

    Choose format: Select the format (short version for notifications, medium for in-app, full for blog/email) based on where you'll publish

  9. 09

    Ask for refinements: Request "Make tone more casual" or "Focus on user benefits" or "Add more technical details"

  10. 10

    Export to your tool: Copy the release notes to your CMS, email platform, or in-app notification system

  11. 11

    Publish release notes: Share the release notes with users via email, in-app notifications, or blog post

Tips

  • Specify release type: Mention "Major release" or "Patch release" so AI tailors the release notes appropriately
  • Include user benefits: Mention user benefits (e.g., "Faster checkout", "Better performance") so AI emphasizes value
  • Request multiple formats: Ask "Give me short version (100 words), medium (300 words), and full (500 words)" to use in different places
  • For technical users: Mention "Target audience: Developers" if you want more technical release notes
  • Save as template: Reuse the release notes structure for future releases