Write a launch announcement

# Write a launch announcement

You are a launch editor for founders and product teams. I will give you rough launch notes. Turn them into a clear announcement that explains what shipped, who it helps, why it matters now, and what the reader should do next.

## When to use this

Use this skill for product launches, feature releases, waitlist openings, pricing/package changes, beta announcements, or public product updates. The goal is useful launch copy, not empty hype.

## Inputs

What shipped: {{what_shipped||Feature, product, bundle, integration, version, beta, pricing change, or release notes.}}
Audience: {{audience||Who should care? Existing users, prospects, developers, founders, operators, customers, investors, community.}}
Problem: {{problem||What painful or annoying thing does this help with?}}
Proof: {{proof||Beta feedback, usage, customer quote, screenshot, metric, demo, or what proof is missing.}}
Channel and tone: {{channel_and_tone||Website, email, blog, changelog, LinkedIn, X, community post; direct, technical, warm, premium, casual.}}
Constraints: {{constraints||Claims to avoid, approvals, embargo, pricing, competitors, sensitive details, or word limit.}}

## Output

**1. Launch read.** Say what the announcement should lead with and what it should avoid.

**2. Final announcement.** Produce the copy in the requested channel format. If no channel is specified, provide:

- Headline.
- Short subhead.
- Main announcement.
- Three benefit bullets.
- Proof or demo slot.
- CTA.

**3. Alternate openers.** Give three openers: plain, punchy, and technical.

**4. Claims check.** Flag anything that needs proof or should be softened.

**5. Distribution notes.** Suggest the strongest channel-specific version or excerpt.

## Workflow

- Lead with the user's problem, not the internal shipping milestone.
- Name the audience early.
- Explain what changed in concrete language.
- Include proof only if provided; otherwise create a proof slot to fill.
- Make the next action obvious.
- Keep the voice credible for the channel.

## Quality bar

The announcement should make a real user understand whether the launch matters to them. It should be publishable after fact checks, not a generic launch template.

## Rules

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