docs-readme

Generate a unified README template from code and project artifacts.

1|Updated Aug 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ReefBytes-Owner/Manifest --skill docs-readme-reefbytes-owner
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: docs-readme
Source: https://github.com/ReefBytes-Owner/Manifest/tree/main/configs/claude/skills/docs-readme
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ReefBytes-Owner/Manifest --skill docs-readme-reefbytes-owner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyzes and improves repository README documentation using code-derived facts, clear structure, and practical onboarding guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Code-informed structure: Aligns README with the actual codebase and project practices.
  • Missing section detection: Identifies omitted or outdated README sections to improve onboarding.
  • Standardized template generation: Produces a complete README with sections like Title, Description, Features, Quick Start, Requirements, and Troubleshooting.

Quick Start

Run the README improvement workflow on a repository to generate a comprehensive, well-structured README.

Frequently Asked Questions about docs-readme

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a README from my codebase?

To generate a README from your codebase, scan project artifacts like AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, and config files to derive documentation. Apply standardized template generation to produce a unified README with sections for Title, Description, Features, Quick Start, Requirements, and Troubleshooting.

What's the best way to fix missing sections in a README?

Fix missing README sections by identifying gaps through code-derived facts and project practices. Apply missing section detection to find omitted or outdated onboarding content, then standardize formatting with best-practice documentation patterns to complete the file.

Can I use a README template across different programming languages?

You can apply README templates across software projects of various languages by scanning key configuration files and project artifacts. It extracts context and standardizes formatting regardless of the specific tech stack, preserving project-specific content while following best practices.

Does README generation preserve existing project-specific content?

README generation preserves project-specific content by scanning existing files like AGENTS.md and README.md to extract context. It aligns the code-informed structure with actual codebase practices while standardizing the formatting of the generated documentation.

How does code-informed documentation improve repository onboarding?

Code-informed documentation improves onboarding by deriving README facts directly from the codebase and project practices. It identifies missing sections, standardizes template formatting, and aligns content with actual code to provide practical, accurate onboarding guidance.

When should I not use automated README generation?

Avoid automated README generation when a repository lacks key config files or project artifacts for context extraction. It requires scanning files like AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md to derive code-backed structure, so empty or minimal codebases will not produce comprehensive documentation.