ankane-readme-writer

Generate and update Ruby gem README files using the Ankane-style template.

5|1|Updated Aug 26, 2025

Search Tags:#documentation #code generation #technical writing #readme #ruby gems #ankane style

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npx skills add https://github.com/hollandkevint/thinkhaven --skill ankane-readme-writer-hollandkevint

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Skill: ankane-readme-writer
Source: https://github.com/hollandkevint/thinkhaven/tree/main/.gemini/skills/ankane-readme-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hollandkevint/thinkhaven --skill ankane-readme-writer-hollandkevint

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation and updating of README files for Ruby gems, ensuring they adhere to the concise, imperative, and structured Ankane style.

Core Features & Use Cases

Ankane-Style README Generation: Creates READMEs with a specific header, installation, usage, contributing, and license sections.
Content Formatting: Enforces strict rules on sentence length, verb tense, code formatting, and section order.
Use Case: When developing a new Ruby gem, use this Skill to quickly generate a professional, well-formatted README that follows established community best practices.

Quick Start

Use the ankane-readme-writer skill to generate a README for a gem named 'my-awesome-gem'.

Frequently Asked Questions about ankane-readme-writer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I generate a Ruby gem README in Ankane style?▼

To generate a Ruby gem README in Ankane style, use a tool that enforces a strict section order including header, installation, usage, contributing, and license. It automatically formats prose with imperative voice and concise sentences.

What is the Ankane style for Ruby gem documentation?▼

The Ankane style for Ruby gem documentation is a structured format emphasizing imperative voice and concise prose. It enforces a specific section order with badges, installation, quick start, usage, contributing, and license sections for professional READMEs.

Can I update existing Ruby gem READMEs to follow Ankane formatting rules?▼

Yes, you can update existing Ruby gem READMEs to follow Ankane formatting rules. The process modifies current documentation to enforce strict sentence lengths, verb tenses, code formatting, and the correct section order required by the template.

Does Ankane-style README generation work without external dependencies?▼

Ankane-style README generation works without external dependencies. It uses internal scripts and references to apply formatting rules and generate documentation, requiring no additional libraries or external tools to produce the final README file.

What are the limitations of automated Ankane-style technical writing?▼

Automated Ankane-style technical writing is limited to enforcing strict formatting rules for code examples and prose within a predefined template. It requires adherence to its specific section order and does not support arbitrary custom documentation structures.