oss-ready

Generate standard OSS files and run a readiness audit for public release.

9|Updated Feb 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Montimage/skills --skill oss-ready-montimage
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Skill: oss-ready
Source: https://github.com/Montimage/skills/tree/main/skills/oss-ready
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Montimage/skills --skill oss-ready-montimage

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the tedious task of bootstrapping an open-source project by automatically adding standard OSS files and templates, and performing a structured readiness audit.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-create OSS artifacts: LICENSE, CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md, SECURITY.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, and GitHub templates from assets.
  • Documentation scaffolding: sets up a docs/ directory with architecture, development, deployment, and changelog docs.
  • OSS Readiness Audit: runs an 8-section checklist and produces a Step Completion Report to guide public release.
  • Templates and placeholders replacement: ensures placeholders in templates are replaced for project-specific values.

Quick Start

Run oss-ready in your repository to generate OSS files and start the audit.

Frequently Asked Questions about oss-ready

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare a software project for open-source release?

You can bootstrap an open-source project by generating standard OSS files like LICENSE and CONTRIBUTING.md, setting up a docs/ directory, and running an 8-section readiness audit to produce a Step Completion Report for public release.

What files do I need to make a repository open-source ready?

An open-source ready repository requires a LICENSE, CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md, SECURITY.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, and GitHub issue templates, plus a docs/ directory containing architecture, development, deployment, and changelog documentation.

How do I automatically generate CONTRIBUTING.md and GitHub templates for my repo?

Automatically generate CONTRIBUTING.md and GitHub templates by applying an OSS-ready skill that pulls standard files from assets and replaces placeholders with your specific project values.

Does the OSS readiness audit work for any software project?

Yes, the OSS readiness audit applies to any software project that requires license files, contributing guidelines, and governance templates, producing a Step Completion Report to guide the public release.

What is the best way to structure documentation for an open-source project?

The best way to structure open-source documentation is to scaffold a docs/ directory containing specific files for architecture, development, deployment, and changelog details to ensure comprehensive project onboarding.