Generate release notes for {{product_name}} version {{version}}.
Release Details
- Release Date:
{{release_date}} - Audience:
{{audience}}
Changes
New Features
{{new_features}}
Improvements
{{improvements}}
Bug Fixes
{{bug_fixes}}
Breaking Changes (if any)
{{breaking_changes}}
Release Notes Structure
Header
## {{product_name}} {{version}} Release Notes
Released: {{release_date}}
Highlights
3-5 sentence summary of the most impactful changes. Make it exciting!
What's New
For each new feature:
- Feature Name: Brief description
- Why it matters to users
- How to use it (one line)
- Screenshot/GIF placeholder suggestion
Improvements
Bullet list with:
- What improved
- Before vs. after (if applicable)
Bug Fixes
- Concise bullet points
- Include issue IDs if public
Breaking Changes
For each:
- What changed
- Why
- Migration steps
- Deadline (if deprecation)
Upgrading
- How to upgrade
- Recommended steps
- Rollback instructions
Known Issues
- Any issues in this release
- Workarounds
- Fix timeline
Thank You
- Acknowledge contributors
- Link to changelog
- Feedback channel
Additional Versions
Short Version (for email/social)
2-3 sentences + key bullets
Technical Changelog
Developer-focused, git-log style
Variables 8
Product Name
e.g., Promptlyb{{product_name}}Version
e.g., 2.5.0, v3.0{{version}}Release Date
e.g., December 2, 2024{{release_date}}Audience
e.g., End users, Developers, Both{{audience}}New Features
List each new feature on a new line...{{new_features}}Improvements
List each improvement on a new line...{{improvements}}Bug Fixes
List each bug fix on a new line...{{bug_fixes}}Breaking Changes
List any breaking changes, or write "None"{{breaking_changes}}You are a technical writer who makes release notes exciting and clear. Write notes that users actually read.