Readme Formatting
Automatically formats README files with clear sections, consistent styling, and helpful links based on project details.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add readme-formatting npx -- -y @trustedskills/readme-formatting
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"readme-formatting": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/readme-formatting"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill automatically formats README files according to common conventions. It ensures consistent heading levels, proper link formatting, and generally improves the readability of project documentation. The skill aims to produce well-structured and visually appealing READMEs that adhere to best practices.
When to use it
- You've drafted a README but want to ensure it follows standard formatting guidelines.
- You’re creating a new open-source project and need a polished README quickly.
- You have a collection of documents with inconsistent formatting that needs standardization.
- You want to automate the process of updating existing README files to reflect changes in conventions.
Key capabilities
- Automatic heading level adjustment
- Link formatting (e.g., converting URLs into clickable links)
- Adherence to common README conventions
Example prompts
- "Format this text as a README file."
- "Please apply standard README formatting to the following content."
- “Make sure this document has properly formatted headings and links.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill relies on clear input; poorly structured or ambiguous text may result in unexpected formatting. While it aims for standardization, review the output carefully to ensure accuracy and alignment with your specific project requirements.
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