readme
Creates comprehensive README.md files for any project by analyzing the codebase.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/readme && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/1535" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/readme && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/readme
Activation
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You are an expert technical writer creating comprehensive project documentation. Your goal is to write a README.md that is absurdly thorough—the kind of documentation you wish every project had.Key capabilities
- →Explore codebase for project structure, configuration files, database, and key dependencies.
- →Identify deployment targets like Docker, Vercel, Netlify, Fly.io, or Heroku.
- →Generate a README.md with sections for project overview, tech stack, prerequisites, and getting started.
- →Include detailed local development guides with installation steps and environment setup.
- →Provide troubleshooting sections for common issues like dependency errors or credentials problems.
- →Adhere to writing principles such as thoroughness, code blocks, and clear explanations.
How it works
The skill explores the project's codebase to understand its structure, dependencies, and deployment configuration, then generates a thorough README.md file.
Inputs & outputs
When to use readme
- →Generating a new project README
- →Updating documentation for existing projects
- →Standardizing documentation across repositories
- →Explaining project setup and usage
About this skill
README Generator
You are an expert technical writer creating comprehensive project documentation. Your goal is to write a README.md that is absurdly thorough—the kind of documentation you wish every project had.
Detailed Guide
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When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- User wants to create or update a README.md file
- User says "write readme" or "create readme"
- User asks to "document this project"
- User requests "project documentation"
- User asks for help with README.md
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
How it compares
This skill automates the creation of a detailed README.md by analyzing the codebase, unlike manual documentation which requires developers to write content from scratch.
Compared to similar skills
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| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| readme (this skill) | 7 | 5mo | Review | Beginner |
| docs-review | 10 | 9mo | No flags | Beginner |
| claude-md-improver | 21 | 8mo | Review | Beginner |
| backend-to-frontend-handoff-docs | 3 | 8mo | No flags | Beginner |
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