Describe your features with clarity and rigor

A good feature starts with good formulation. As a PM, UX designer, or developer, formulating a clear user story with testable acceptance criteria is essential to avoid misunderstandings. This prompt helps you efficiently formalize your functional requirements.

When to use this prompt

In preparation for a sprint or backlog grooming

To write a quick functional specification

To formalize a user need reported in meetings or tests

To collaborate with developers or QA while ensuring clarity

What this prompt helps you achieve

A clear, well-structured user story

3 to 5 precise and testable acceptance criteria

A base directly integrable into your tool (Jira, Linear…)

A common language between PM, dev, QA

Tips and mistakes to avoid

✓Do's

•Stay focused on the user, not technical solutions
•Criteria must be measurable: testable = deliverable
•Don't forget edge cases or errors
•Use clear vocabulary shared by all teams

✗Don'ts

•Avoid criteria that are too vague or non-testable
•Don't neglect technical or regulatory constraints

Prompt Template

This is the base template with placeholders. Replace the placeholders with your specific information:

You are an experienced Product Manager. Generate a user story for the following feature: {{feature_description}}. The user type is: {{user_type}}. The need to cover is: {{user_goal}}. The priority level is: {{priority}}. Also add 3 to 5 clear, precise, and testable acceptance criteria. Use a structured format: user story + criteria list. {{additional_context_block}}

Placeholder descriptions:

{{feature_description}}Feature description - e.g., allow users to reset their password

{{user_type}}Target user type - e.g., non-logged user, admin, existing customer

{{user_goal}}User objective - e.g., quickly regain access to their account

{{priority}}Development priority

{{additional_context}}Additional information (optional) - e.g., this feature must comply with GDPR regulations

Example of generated prompt

Here's an example with filled-in values:

You are an experienced Product Manager. Generate a user story for the following feature: allow users to reset their password. The user type is: non-logged user. The need to cover is: quickly regain access to their account. The priority level is: high. Also add 3 to 5 clear, precise, and testable acceptance criteria. Use a structured format: user story + criteria list. Also add these details: this feature must comply with GDPR regulations.

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