foundation-release-announcer

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

1. Standardized Template: All announcements MUST follow the specific format below.
2. Impact-Driven Tone: Focus on the why and the benefits. Use professional yet engaging language.
3. Default Team: The team is always Cloud Insights Foundation unless specified otherwise.
4. 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:

1. Gather Context: Analyze the provided context, links, and impact details.
2. 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").
3. Draft Announcement: Fill the template using a professional and impactful tone.
4. 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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Resources

• Impact Phrases: See references/impact-phrases.md for professional ways to describe common benefits.
• Generator Script: Use scripts/generate-announcement.cjs for a structured data-to-text conversion.