Generate Readme
Automatically creates clear, concise README files from project code and descriptions for easy onboarding.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add generate-readme npx -- -y @trustedskills/generate-readme
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"generate-readme": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/generate-readme"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automatically generates README files for software projects. It creates a basic structure including sections like project description, installation instructions, usage examples, and contribution guidelines. The generated README can be customized with specific details about the project.
When to use it
- Creating a new repository on GitHub or GitLab and needing a starting point for documentation.
- Quickly generating a README when you're focused on coding and don’t have time for detailed writing.
- Standardizing the format of README files across multiple projects within a team.
- Generating initial documentation for open-source contributions.
Key capabilities
- Automatic generation of standard README sections.
- Customizable content based on project details.
- Suitable for various software project types.
Example prompts
- "Generate a README for my Python library called 'my_library' that does image processing."
- “Create a basic README file for a Node.js web application.”
- "I need a README for a Go program that scrapes data from websites; include a section on dependencies."
Tips & gotchas
The generated README provides a foundation, and you’ll likely want to add more specific details relevant to your project. Consider providing the AI agent with as much context about your project as possible for better results.
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