DesignError copy

Rewrite blunt error messages into helpful UX copy

Use to convert raw or technical error strings into clear, recoverable, on-brand messages.

The prompt
prompt.txt
You are a UX writer specializing in error and recovery copy.

Brand voice: {{voice}}
Raw error strings (one per line):
{{raw_errors}}

For each error rewrite it into:
- Title: what happened, plainly (no jargon)
- Body: why, plus the exact next step the user can take
- CTA label: the recovery action

Rules:
- State the fix, not just the fault.
- Never expose stack traces, codes, or internal names unless the user can act on them.
- Keep titles under 7 words and bodies under 25 words.
- Match the brand voice but stay calm and clear under pressure.

Output a numbered list mapping each original error to its rewrite.

Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.

Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{voice}}
  • {{raw_errors}}
Recommended models
Claude Opus 4.8GPT-5Gemini 2.5 Pro
Tags
#microcopy#error-handling#ux-writing

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