---
title: Release Notes Template
description: "Format for concise launch summaries with clear CTAs."
icon: "megaphone"
---

# Release Notes Template

Release notes are heartbeat updates. They tell readers what shipped, what needs attention, and where to go for the deep dive—fast.

---

## ❌ DO NOT COPY — Guidance & Constraints
- Frontmatter must include `title`, `description`, `icon`, `releaseDate`, and `version`. Add `tags` if you need filters (e.g., `["platform", "oss"]`).
- Lead with a one-sentence headline plus a quick stats table (New features, Fixes, Required action). Keep the TL;DR in an `<Info>` block; use `<Warning>` only for breaking changes or deadlines.
- Organize the body into Highlights, Improvements & fixes (grouped by product), and Known issues. Each bullet links to docs where appropriate.
- When reshaping older release notes, retain the shipped items and shout-outs—map them to these sections instead of rewriting history.
- Include an Upgrade checklist with concrete next steps. Optional “Community shout-outs” should remain short.
- Two-card CTA at the end, as always: left = deeper reference, right = applied next step.

---

## ✅ COPY THIS — Content Skeleton
Paste the snippet below, swap placeholders, and trim optional sections only once you know they’re unnecessary.

```mdx
---
title: [Release title]
description: [1 sentence summary of the release]
icon: "sparkles"
releaseDate: "[YYYY-MM-DD]"
version: "[X.Y]"
tags: ["platform", "oss"] # Optional filters
---

# [Release at a glance]

[Hero sentence that states the biggest win.]

| New features | Fixes | Required action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [#] | [#] | [Required/Optional + short note] |

<Info>
  **TL;DR**
  - [Highlight #1]
  - [Highlight #2]
  - [Highlight #3]
</Info>

<Warning>
  [Breaking change or deadline reminder. Remove if not needed.]
</Warning>

## Highlights

- **[Feature name]** — [One-sentence benefit]. [Link to doc]
- **[Feature name]** — [One-sentence benefit]. [Link to doc]
- **[Feature name]** — [One-sentence benefit]. [Link to doc]

## Improvements & fixes

**Platform**
- [Improvement sentence with link if relevant.]
- [Fix sentence.]

**Open Source**
- [Improvement sentence.]

**SDKs**
- Python: `[Change summary]`.
- TypeScript: `[Change summary]`.

<Tip>
  [Optional activation hint, e.g., “Enable the feature in Settings → Labs.”]
</Tip>

## Known issues

- **[Issue name]** — `[Status]`. `[Workaround or link].`
- **[Issue name]** — `[Status]`. `[Workaround or link].`

## Upgrade checklist

- [ ] `[Step 1 — update package or config]`
- [ ] `[Step 2 — run migration or toggle setting]`
- [ ] `[Step 3 — verify workflow or metric]`

## Community shout-outs

- [Contributor or team] — `[Short thank-you message].`

{/* DEBUG: verify CTA targets */}

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card
    title="[Deep dive reference]"
    description="[Why readers should open it]"
    icon="book-open"
    href="/[reference-link]"
  />
  <Card
    title="[Apply it next]"
    description="[Set expectation for the follow-up guide or cookbook]"
    icon="rocket"
    href="/[next-link]"
  />
</CardGroup>
```

---

## ✅ Publish Checklist
- [ ] Headline sentence and stats table reflect the release accurately.
- [ ] Every highlight, improvement, and issue links to supporting docs when available.
- [ ] `<Warning>` only appears when a deadline or breaking change exists.
- [ ] Upgrade checklist lists concrete steps (not vague reminders).
- [ ] Exactly two CTA cards at the end with valid links.

## Browse Other Templates

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card
    title="Quickstart"
    description="Install → Configure → Add → Search → Delete."
    icon="rocket"
    href="/templates/quickstart_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Operation Guide"
    description="Single task walkthrough with verification checkpoints."
    icon="circle-check"
    href="/templates/operation_guide_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Feature Guide"
    description="Explain when and why to use a capability, not just the API."
    icon="sparkles"
    href="/templates/feature_guide_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Concept Guide"
    description="Define mental models, key terms, and diagrams."
    icon="brain"
    href="/templates/concept_guide_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Integration Guide"
    description="Configure Deja Vu alongside third-party tools."
    icon="plug"
    href="/templates/integration_guide_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Cookbook"
    description="Narrative, end-to-end walkthroughs."
    icon="book-open"
    href="/templates/cookbook_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="API Reference"
    description="Endpoint specifics with dual-language examples."
    icon="code"
    href="/templates/api_reference_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Parameters Reference"
    description="Accepted fields, defaults, and misuse fixes."
    icon="list"
    href="/templates/parameters_reference_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Migration Guide"
    description="Plan → migrate → validate with rollback."
    icon="arrow-right"
    href="/templates/migration_guide_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Release Notes"
    description="Ship highlights and required CTAs."
    icon="megaphone"
    href="/templates/release_notes_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Troubleshooting Playbook"
    description="Symptom → diagnose → fix."
    icon="life-buoy"
    href="/templates/troubleshooting_playbook_template"
  />
  <Card
    title="Section Overview"
    description="Landing pages with card grids and CTA pair."
    icon="grid"
    href="/templates/section_overview_template"
  />
</CardGroup>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card
    title="Contribution Hub"
    description="Review the authoring workflow and linked templates."
    icon="clipboard-list"
    href="/platform/contribute"
  />
  <Card
    title="Docs Home"
    description="Return to the platform overview once you’re done."
    icon="compass"
    href="/platform/overview"
  />
</CardGroup>
