The README Generator is for technical writers looking to produce thorough README.md files for software projects. It helps document local development, system functionality, and production deployment requirements.
$ npx skills add https://github.com/shpigford/skills --skill readmeThe README Generator is an AI agent skill designed for technical writers who need to create comprehensive README.md files for software projects. It streamlines documentation by helping you capture local development setup instructions, system functionality details, and production deployment requirements in a structured format. This skill is particularly useful when you need to ensure your project documentation is thorough and covers all critical aspects of implementation and usage.
Install the skill and run it to generate your README.md file.
Generate README documentation for open-source projects
Create thorough documentation for internal company software
Assist new developers in understanding project setup and architecture
$ npx skills add https://github.com/shpigford/skills --skill readmegit clone https://github.com/shpigford/skillsCopy the install command above and run it in your terminal.
Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.
Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.
Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.
Check the GitHub repository or documentation for usage examples.
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