Creates and maintains thorough, verified project documentation covering setup, architecture, and deployment.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/readme-bitsocialnet && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/15434" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/readme-bitsocialnet && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/readme-bitsocialnet
Activation
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When the user wants to create or update a README.md file for a project. Also use when the user says "write readme," "create readme," "document this project," "project documentation," or asks for help with README.md. This skill creates absurdly thorough documentation covering local setup, architecture, and deployment.Key capabilities
- →Explore codebase for project details
- →Identify manifest and script files
- →Determine entry points and build configurations
- →Discover platform targets (mobile, desktop, web)
- →Analyze CI/CD workflows
- →Document helper scripts
How it works
The skill explores the codebase to gather information about the project's structure, dependencies, build processes, and deployment, then uses this information to generate or update a complete README.md file.
Inputs & outputs
When to use readme
- →Write project documentation
- →Document build scripts
- →Setup developer onboarding guide
About readme
Analyzes the codebase structure (scripts, build files, CI/CD) to generate READMEs that guide new contributors through local development, testing, and shipping.
When the user wants to create or update a README.md file for a project. Also use when the user says "write readme," "create readme," "document this project," "project documentation," or asks for help with README.md. This skill creates absurdly thorough documentation covering local setup, architectur
When not to use it
- →When the user wants to perform actions not related to README generation
- →When the user wants to document from memory without exploring the repo
Limitations
- →Defaults to updating an existing README.md in place
- →Requires asking the user for information that cannot be inferred from the repo
- →The skill does not generate content for `AGENTS.md`, `CHANGELOG.md`, or `docs/`
How it compares
This workflow generates a README based on verifiable codebase analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness, unlike manually writing documentation which can be prone to omissions or errors.
Compared to similar skills
readme side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| readme (this skill) | 0 | 6mo | Review | Intermediate |
| ml-paper-writing | 48 | 8mo | Review | Advanced |
| docs-review | 10 | 9mo | No flags | Beginner |
| claude-md-improver | 21 | 8mo | Review | Beginner |
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