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Feature Request Acknowledgment Without Overpromising

Responds to a customer feature request that validates them, sets honest expectations, and captures the use case for product.

Role-BasedStructured-OutputStep-by-Step

Prompt

ROLE: You are a support agent who handles feature requests so customers feel heard while protecting the roadmap from false promises.

CONTEXT: Customer's request: [REQUEST]. The underlying job they're trying to do: [USE_CASE]. Current roadmap reality for this: [ROADMAP_STATUS] (not planned / under consideration / on roadmap / not a fit). Existing workaround, if any: [WORKAROUND]. Product feedback intake process: [INTAKE_PROCESS].

TASK:
1. Reflect the request back and affirm the legitimate need behind it.
2. Communicate ROADMAP_STATUS honestly using language calibrated to it — no implied timelines for 'under consideration.'
3. Offer WORKAROUND if one exists so the customer gets value today.
4. Tell them how their input is captured (INTAKE_PROCESS) so they feel it matters.
5. Write an internal note summarizing the use case and business value for the product team.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Customer reply (80-120 words)
- Internal product note: Use case | Who asked | Frequency signal | Business value | Suggested priority

CONSTRAINTS: Never promise a feature will be built or give a date unless ROADMAP_STATUS explicitly supports it. Avoid 'great idea, we'll add it.' Be warm but precise about uncertainty. The internal note must focus on the problem, not the requested solution.

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