generate-readme

Generate README documentation from repository source code and manifests.

3|Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LoftyTao0622/wisdom-readme --skill generate-readme-loftytao0622
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Skill: generate-readme
Source: https://github.com/LoftyTao0622/wisdom-readme/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LoftyTao0622/wisdom-readme --skill generate-readme-loftytao0622

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of outdated, inaccurate, or missing project documentation by automatically generating a reader-centric README based on verifiable evidence found within the repository.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Evidence-Backed Generation: Extracts features, commands, and API endpoints directly from source files, ensuring the documentation is always accurate.
  • Multi-Language Support: Generates professional READMEs in any requested human language, maintaining structural and factual consistency across versions.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to onboard a new team member to a complex repository. Use this Skill to generate a clear, actionable README that explains what the project does, how to install it, and how to run it, without the developer having to write it from scratch.

Quick Start

Use generate-readme to create an English README for this repository based on the actual codebase.

Frequently Asked Questions about generate-readme

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

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How do I generate a README from source code automatically?

Generating a README from source code involves scanning repository manifests and entry points to extract verifiable facts. This ensures the resulting documentation is evidence-backed, actionable, and free of implementation-detail filler.

What is evidence-based project documentation?

Evidence-based project documentation is generated by extracting features, commands, and API endpoints directly from source files. This approach ensures the README remains accurate, reader-centric, and strictly aligned with the actual codebase rather than manual descriptions.

How to create a README for different project types like CLI tools or libraries?

Creating a README for different project types like CLI tools or libraries requires adapting the documentation structure based on the project type. The generator analyzes the codebase to tailor the output, ensuring relevant installation and usage instructions for libraries, CLI tools, or full-stack services.

Can I generate a README in multiple human languages?

Yes, you can generate a README in multiple human languages. The generation process maintains structural and factual consistency across versions, allowing you to produce professional documentation in any requested language while preserving the accuracy of extracted evidence.

Does automated README generation work for full-stack services?

Yes, automated README generation works for full-stack services by adapting the documentation structure based on the detected project type. It scans the codebase to explain what the project does, how to install it, and how to run it without manual writing.