readme-editor

Generate, edit, and improve README.md files with badges and multi-language support.

1|Updated Feb 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AstyanM/claude-am-plugin --skill readme-editor
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Skill: readme-editor
Source: https://github.com/AstyanM/claude-am-plugin/tree/main/skills/readme-editor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AstyanM/claude-am-plugin --skill readme-editor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of creating and maintaining high-quality, comprehensive README.md files. It automates the process of generating new READMEs, updating existing ones, and ensuring they adhere to best practices, saving developers time and ensuring consistent project documentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Generation: Create a README.md from scratch, incorporating project details like features, tech stack, installation guides, and license information by analyzing the codebase.
  • Intelligent Editing & Improvement: Enhance existing READMEs by adding missing sections (e.g., badges, table of contents), updating outdated information, or restructuring content for clarity.
  • Bilingual Support: Facilitate the creation of READMEs in multiple languages, ensuring accurate and natural translation for technical documentation.
  • Quality Assurance: Apply a detailed checklist to verify links, code blocks, version numbers, and overall content accuracy before finalization.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to create a new README.md for a project, ensuring it follows best practices and includes all necessary sections like installation, features, and tech stack. Or, an existing README needs to be updated with new badges and a table of contents.

Quick Start

Use the readme-editor skill to generate a comprehensive README.md for my new project.

Frequently Asked Questions about readme-editor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a README.md from scratch for a new project?

Generate a README.md by analyzing the codebase to automatically extract project details, tech stack, and installation guides. The skill applies canonical patterns to structure features and license information professionally.

How do I update an existing README.md with missing sections and badges?

Update an existing README.md by intelligently editing the content to add missing sections, dynamic badges, and a table of contents. It restructures outdated information for clarity and applies best practices.

Can I create bilingual README.md files for technical documentation?

Create bilingual README.md files using built-in multi-language support that ensures accurate and natural translation for technical documentation. It analyzes codebase context to maintain consistent project descriptions across languages.

How does codebase analysis improve project documentation?

Codebase analysis improves project documentation by automatically extracting features, dependencies, and structural patterns to populate the README. This ensures the generated content accurately reflects the actual codebase context.

What is the best way to ensure my README follows documentation best practices?

Ensure your README follows best practices by applying a detailed quality assurance checklist that verifies links, code blocks, and version numbers. Canonical README patterns are applied to validate overall content accuracy before finalization.

Does readme-editor work without external dependencies?

Readme-editor works entirely without external dependencies, using internal references to analyze codebase context and apply canonical README patterns. This allows standalone generation and refinement of markdown documentation.