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create-readme

Generate README.md files by analyzing configuration files like package.json, pom.xml, or go.mod.

3|Updated Mar 28, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#project management#developer tools#documentation#markdown#readme
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vekzz-dev/opencode-skills --skill create-readme-vekzz-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: create-readme
Source: https://github.com/vekzz-dev/opencode-skills/tree/main/create-readme
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vekzz-dev/opencode-skills --skill create-readme-vekzz-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the challenge of maintaining consistent, high-quality project documentation by automatically generating structured README files tailored to your specific technology stack and project type.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Detection: Intelligently identifies your project's language, framework, and purpose by analyzing configuration files like package.json, pom.xml, or go.mod.
  • Template-Driven Generation: Applies industry-standard templates for libraries, CLI tools, and web applications to ensure all critical sections are present.
  • Use Case: When you initialize a new repository, use this Skill to instantly generate a professional README that includes installation instructions, usage examples, and badge configurations without writing from scratch.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to create a comprehensive README file for the current project directory based on the detected technology stack.

Frequently Asked Questions about create-readme

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a README.md file based on my project's technology stack?▼

To generate a README.md file, this Skill analyzes your project configuration files like package.json or go.mod to detect the framework and automatically creates a structured markdown document with installation instructions and usage examples.

Can I automatically create documentation for a CLI tool or web application?▼

Yes, you can automatically create documentation for a CLI tool or web application by applying template-driven generation that identifies your project type and populates industry-standard sections tailored to that specific application category.

How does automated README generation detect the programming language and frameworks?▼

Automated README generation detects the programming language and frameworks by parsing project configuration files such as pom.xml or package.json, extracting metadata to determine the underlying technology stack and applying matching documentation templates.

What is the best way to standardize project metadata and installation instructions across repositories?▼

The best way to standardize project metadata and installation instructions is using template-driven generation to automatically produce consistent README files, ensuring all critical sections like badge configurations and usage examples are present across diverse programming environments.

Do I need to write markdown from scratch when initializing a new repository?▼

No, you do not need to write markdown from scratch when initializing a new repository. The Skill instantly generates a professional README by analyzing your detected technology stack and automatically drafting the required project metadata.

Does this documentation generator work with projects lacking a package.json file?▼

The documentation generator works with any project containing recognizable configuration files like go.mod or pom.xml. If a configuration file is absent, the technology stack detection may be limited, reducing the accuracy of the generated template.

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