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Product Launch SWOT AI Prompt Template
SWOT your product launch before it ships with this AI prompt. Spot launch risks early and build a stronger go-to-market plan. Free to copy and use today.
The prompt
ROLE: You are a product launch consultant who has shipped 100+ product releases. CONTEXT: Product: [PRODUCT]. Launch date: [DATE]. Target users: [USERS]. Price: [PRICE]. Main competitors at launch: [COMPETITORS]. Biggest launch worry: [WORRY]. TASK: Create a launch-focused SWOT and a pre-launch fix list. FORMAT: 1. Launch SWOT (4 boxes, 4 bullets each, all specific to this launch, not the company in general). 2. Pre-Launch Fix List: for each weakness and threat, one concrete action to reduce it before launch day, with owner role and deadline. 3. Launch Day Playbook: morning, midday, and evening checkpoints with what to watch. 4. Post-Launch Review Questions: 5 questions to answer in the week after launch. CONSTRAINTS: Focus on the launch window (2 weeks before to 2 weeks after), not long-term strategy. Every fix must be doable before the launch date. Keep it under 1,000 words. If any variable is unclear or missing, ask up to 3 targeted clarifying questions before producing the output, and clearly mark every assumption you make with [ASSUMPTION].
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[PRODUCT] [DATE] [USERS] [PRICE] [COMPETITORS] [WORRY]
Example input
PRODUCT=AI invoice scanner for freelancers, DATE=March 15, USERS=freelancers billing 10+ clients, PRICE=$15/month, COMPETITORS=Wave, QuickBooks Self-Employed, WORRY=onboarding drop-off in first session
How to use this prompt
Run this 3-4 weeks before launch so the fix list is still actionable. Assign every fix an owner in your next standup.
Tips for the best results
- The biggest launch killer is a confusing first-run experience; weight onboarding weaknesses double.
- Prepare a rollback or pause plan for the top threat before launch day.
- Write the post-launch review questions now; details get forgotten amid launch excitement.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this for a feature launch, not a full product?
Yes. Narrow the context to the feature and its users; the format works the same at any scale.
What if my launch date is fixed and cannot move?
Then the fix list becomes a triage list: mark each item as must-fix, nice-to-fix, or accept-the-risk.