readme

Generate and maintain README.md files with project type detection and badge selection.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/christophevg/c3 --skill readme-christophevg
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Skill: readme
Source: https://github.com/christophevg/c3/tree/main/skills/readme
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/christophevg/c3 --skill readme-christophevg

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create, update, and validate project README.md files so users can understand, install, run, and trust your project quickly—without guessing or digging through internal docs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project type detection: Detects common repo types (Python packages, web apps, Jekyll sites, and config/tools) and tailors the README accordingly.
  • README template generation & updates: Produces a suitable README structure for the detected type and fills missing sections.
  • Badge selection: Chooses appropriate Shields.io badges (including agentic workflow and uv expectations for Python).
  • Section validation: Checks for essential sections (title/description, quick start, license, etc.) and enforces README quality constraints like badge count and end-user focus.
  • Maintenance workflow: Keeps READMEs synchronized with project changes by guiding iterative review and validation.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to update the README for your repository after you made changes, for example: update the README to match the current project structure and add the correct end-user quick start and badges.

Frequently Asked Questions about readme

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a README for a new Python package or web app repository?

To generate a README, the Skill detects your project type, such as a Python package or web app, and creates a tailored README structure. It fills missing sections and selects appropriate Shields.io badges to ensure end users can quickly understand and run your project.

What sections are required for a valid project README?

A valid project README requires essential sections including a clear title, a first-50-words description, a quick start guide, and license details. The Skill validates these sections against repository evidence to ensure links, badges, and content align with your actual project.

How do I keep my README synchronized after updating project features?

To keep your README synchronized after updating project features, you ask the Skill to update the documentation. It guides an iterative review process, validates the new structure, normalizes the README location, and handles any necessary moves from .github/README.md.

How are Shields.io badges selected for a project README?

Shields.io badges are selected automatically based on your detected project type. For Python projects, the Skill includes specific badges indicating agentic workflow and uv expectations, enforcing a badge count limit to maintain documentation quality and end-user focus.

Can I use this to move a README from the .github directory to the main repository root?

Yes, you can use this to move a README from the .github directory. The Skill normalizes the README location by handling .github/README.md moves, ensuring your documentation resides in the correct root location and aligns with the repository evidence.

What is the best way to enforce documentation quality and an end-user focus in a README?

The best way to enforce documentation quality is by validating required sections, limiting badge counts, and ensuring a clear quick start guide. The Skill checks these constraints against repository evidence to guarantee the README remains end-user focused and does not rot.