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create-readme

Generate a README.md with overview, installation, usage, and contribution sections.

Updated Sep 25, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#template#documentation#markdown#readme#generator#project-setup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iyaki/opencode-base-template --skill create-readme-iyaki
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-readme
Source: https://github.com/iyaki/opencode-base-template/tree/main/.agents/skills/create-readme
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iyaki/opencode-base-template --skill create-readme-iyaki

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Creating and maintaining clear README files is tedious and inconsistent across projects, so this skill automates crafting a concise, well-structured README that communicates purpose, setup, and usage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffold a clean, well-structured README with sections for overview, installation, usage, and contribution guidance.
  • Adapt the content to reflect project specifics, whether for open-source, internal tools, or libraries.
  • Use case: a new library can automatically generate examples and setup steps to help new users get started quickly.

Quick Start

Generate a concise, well-structured README.md for the project based on its current contents and context.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-readme

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically generate a README.md for a software project?▼

To automatically generate a README.md, this skill analyzes your project content and structures sections like overview, installation, and usage into GitHub Flavored Markdown based on frontmatter prompts.

What's the best way to structure a README for an existing codebase?▼

The best way to structure a README for an existing codebase is applying an automated generator that adapts sections like overview and usage to reflect project specifics while omitting redundant governance files like LICENSE.

Can I use this to scaffold documentation for new open-source libraries?▼

Yes, you can use this generator to scaffold documentation for new open-source libraries, automatically creating setup steps and examples to help new users get started quickly.

Does the README generator work across different programming languages?▼

Yes, the README generator works across different programming languages by analyzing the current project contents to structure the markdown sections appropriately for any language context.

When should I not use an automated README template generator?▼

You should not use an automated README template generator when your project requires custom governance sections like CONTRIBUTING or LICENSE, as this skill explicitly omits those to match standard project governance.

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