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readme-writerlisted

Generates a professional, comprehensive README.md for any project from its codebase or description.
Notysoty/openagentskills · ★ 9 · AI & Automation · score 80
Install: claude install-skill Notysoty/openagentskills
# README Writer ## What this skill does This skill directs the agent to read a project's structure, `package.json` (or equivalent manifest), source files, and any existing documentation, then generate a complete, professional README.md. The output adapts its tone and structure to the type of project — a CLI tool, a web app, a library, or a framework — and covers everything a new user or contributor needs to get started. Use this when you have a new project without documentation, an outdated README, or an open-source project you want to present well. ## How to use ### Claude Code / Cline Copy this file to `.agents/skills/readme-writer/SKILL.md` in your project root. Then ask: - *"Use the README Writer skill to generate a README for this project."* - *"Write a professional README.md for this repo using the README Writer skill."* The agent will explore the project structure on its own. You can also provide a description of what the project does if the code alone isn't self-explanatory. ### Cursor Add the "Prompt / Instructions" section to your `.cursorrules` file. Then open the relevant files (package.json, main entry point) and ask Cursor to write the README. ### Codex Paste your `package.json` (or equivalent), the main entry file, and a brief description of the project. Then include the instructions below. ## The Prompt / Instructions for the Agent When asked to write a README, follow these steps: 1. **Gather information.** Read: - `package.json`, `pyproject.