Create Github Readme
Helps with creation, GitHub as part of writing, documentation, and content creation workflows.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add create-github-readme npx -- -y @trustedskills/create-github-readme
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"create-github-readme": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/create-github-readme"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill generates a basic README file for a new GitHub repository. It structures common sections like project title, description, installation instructions, and usage examples. The generated README provides a starting point that can be customized further to fully document the project.
When to use it
- You're starting a new software project and need a quick, basic README file.
- You want to quickly populate a GitHub repository with standard documentation sections.
- You’re teaching someone how to create a GitHub repository and want to demonstrate a simple README generation process.
- You need to rapidly prototype a project's initial public presence on GitHub.
Key capabilities
- Generates a structured README file.
- Includes common sections: Project Title, Description, Installation, Usage.
- Provides a starting point for more detailed documentation.
Example prompts
- "Create a README for my new project called 'My Awesome App'."
- “Generate a basic GitHub README with the title ‘Data Analysis Script’ and a short description about analyzing sales data.”
- "Make a simple README for a Python library that helps users manage their tasks."
Tips & gotchas
The generated README is intended as a template. You will likely need to edit it to include project-specific details and customize the content.
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