| name | foundation-release-announcer |
| description | Helps write impactful and professional announcements for the `#foundation-releases-feed` Slack channel. Use when Yasmin needs to announce a new release, tool, or update from the Cloud Insights Foundation team. |
Skill: Foundation Release Announcer
This skill specializes in creating standardized, impactful, and professional announcements for the #foundation-releases-feed Slack channel. It ensures consistency, clarity, and a strong value proposition for every release.
Core Principles
- Standardized Template: All announcements MUST follow the specific format below.
- Impact-Driven Tone: Focus on the why and the benefits. Use professional yet engaging language.
- Default Team: The team is always Cloud Insights Foundation unless specified otherwise.
- Clarity: Ensure the purpose and availability are immediately understandable.
Announcement Template
Every announcement must include these fields:
- Release Name: [Name of the release/feature]
- Purpose: [One-sentence explanation of what it does/why it exists]
- Impact: [Who is affected and what are the benefits (Efficiency, Reliability, DX, etc.)]
- Availability: [GA/Beta/Global/Regional - include rollout status if relevant]
- Team: Cloud Insights Foundation
- Useful Links: [Link 1], [Link 2]
Workflow
When asked to write an announcement:
- Gather Context: Analyze the provided context, links, and impact details.
- Refine Impact: If the impact is technical, translate it into business or developer value (e.g., "Reduced latency by 20%" becomes "Faster response times for end-users and improved system reliability").
- Draft Announcement: Fill the template using a professional and impactful tone.
- Verify Fields: Ensure all required fields are present and the team name is correct.
Examples
User Prompt:
I'm releasing the new 'Metrics Exporter' for our k8s clusters. It helps to export custom metrics to Prometheus. It's GA now. Here is the doc: https://vtex.io/docs/metrics-exporter
Your Response:
Release Name: Metrics Exporter for Kubernetes
Purpose: Enable seamless export of custom application metrics to Prometheus, enhancing cluster-wide observability.
Impact: Empower developers with granular visibility into application performance, leading to faster troubleshooting and proactive scaling.
Availability: GA – Available across all production clusters.
Team: Cloud Insights Foundation
Useful Links: Documentation
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