Readme Updater
Automatically updates README files with new content and instructions, streamlining documentation and improving project clarity for developers.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add readme-updater npx -- -y @trustedskills/readme-updater
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"readme-updater": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/readme-updater"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The readme-updater skill automatically updates README files based on provided instructions. It can add sections, modify existing content, and ensure consistent formatting within a project's README. This helps maintain clear documentation and reduces manual effort for developers.
When to use it
- Project Initialization: Quickly generate a basic README with standard sections when starting a new software project.
- Feature Updates: Automatically update the README whenever new features are added or existing ones are modified.
- Documentation Maintenance: Keep READMEs consistent and up-to-date across multiple projects, ensuring accurate information for users and contributors.
- Standardization: Enforce a specific format and style guide for all project README files.
Key capabilities
- Automated section addition
- Content modification within existing sections
- Consistent formatting enforcement
- README generation from instructions
Example prompts
- "Add a 'Getting Started' section to the README with instructions on how to install dependencies."
- "Update the 'Contributing' section in the README to reflect our new code of conduct."
- “Generate a basic README for my Python project, including sections for Description, Installation, and Usage.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires clear and concise instructions to accurately update the README. Providing examples or templates can improve the quality of the generated content.
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