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generate-readme-table

Generate and update a markdown table of skills in README.md from SKILL.md files.

Updated Jan 24, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#documentation#markdown#skills#readme#generator
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/briansunter/kungfu --skill generate-readme-table
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: generate-readme-table
Source: https://github.com/briansunter/kungfu/tree/main/.claude/skills/generate-readme-table
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/briansunter/kungfu --skill generate-readme-table

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of generating and maintaining an accurate markdown table of all available skills and their descriptions within the repository's README file.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Table Generation: Scans SKILL.md files to extract skill names and descriptions.
  • README Integration: Inserts or updates a markdown table directly into the README.md file between specified markers.
  • Use Case: When new skills are added or existing ones are updated, this Skill ensures the README.md accurately reflects the current skill set without manual effort.

Quick Start

Run the script to update the README.md file with the latest skills table.

Frequently Asked Questions about generate-readme-table

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically generate a markdown table of skills for my README?▼

You can automatically generate a markdown table of skills by scanning all SKILL.md files to extract frontmatter details and formatting them into a sortable table. This script automates maintaining an accurate skills table in your README without manual effort.

How do I update a markdown table in an existing README file?▼

You can update a markdown table in an existing README file by running the script with the --write flag. This directly inserts or updates the generated skills table between specified markers in the README.md file.

How does scanning SKILL.md files work for README documentation generation?▼

Scanning SKILL.md files for README documentation generation works by extracting skill names and descriptions from the frontmatter details of each file. The script then formats this extracted metadata into a structured markdown table for your repository.

How do I keep my repository's README skills table up-to-date when adding new skills?▼

You keep your repository's README skills table up-to-date when adding new skills by running the script to scan the updated SKILL.md files. It ensures the README.md accurately reflects the current skill set by inserting the latest descriptions between specified markers.

Do I need any dependencies to generate a README table from SKILL.md files?▼

No, you do not need any external dependencies to generate a README table from SKILL.md files. The Skill operates standalone by directly scanning the files and updating the markdown via the --write flag.

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