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Feature Addition to Existing App

Describes the feature through a concrete user flow, specifies exactly where it appears in the UI, and sets explicit preservation constraints to prevent Bolt from disrupting existing functionality.

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Add a {{feature_name}} feature to the existing app.\n\nWhat it does:\n- {{feature_description}}\n\nUser flow:\n1. User {{step_1}}\n2. System {{step_2}}\n3. User sees {{step_3}}\n\nUI placement: Add a {{ui_element}} to the {{location}} (e.g., button in the header, tab in the sidebar, section on the dashboard).\n\nData: Store {{data_description}} in the existing database. Add a new table if needed.\n\nConstraints:\n- Match the existing design system (colors, fonts, spacing)\n- Do not break or restyle any existing features\n- Add loading and error states\n- Show a success toast notification on completion

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{{feature_name}}{{feature_description}}{{step_1}}{{step_2}}{{step_3}}{{ui_element}}{{location}}{{data_description}}

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Describes the feature through a concrete user flow, specifies exactly where it appears in the UI, and sets explicit preservation constraints to prevent Bolt from disrupting existing functionality.

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