readme-generator

Generate README.md files with centered tables and shields.io badges.

11|Updated Nov 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MCDxAI/meteor-addons-addon --skill readme-generator-mcdxai
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Skill: readme-generator
Source: https://github.com/MCDxAI/meteor-addons-addon/tree/main/.claude/skills/readme-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MCDxAI/meteor-addons-addon --skill readme-generator-mcdxai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pyyaml, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines creating polished, consistent README.md files by enforcing a centered, table-based layout and shields.io badges, reducing manual formatting time and ensuring uniform documentation across Ghost projects and GitHub repositories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centered, table-driven READMEs: All major sections and content are organized in centered tables with markdown support.
  • Badge-driven metadata: Generates shields.io badges with colors appropriate to tech stack and project type.
  • Flexible templates: Provides static templates for different project types and a robust Quick Start guide for rapid adoption.
  • Validation guidance: Includes guidelines to validate and adapt READMEs for accuracy and readability.

Use cases: generating READMEs for new Ghost projects, reformatting existing READMEs to the standard structure, documenting repository purpose and usage.

Quick Start

  1. Run the skill on a repository you want to document.
  2. Provide project title, short description, and key features and the skill will output a formatted README.

Frequently Asked Questions about readme-generator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a centered README.md with shields.io badges for my GitHub repository?

To generate a centered README.md with shields.io badges, provide your project title, description, and key features to produce a table-based markdown layout. This enforces consistent, scannable documentation across GitHub repositories.

What is the best way to standardize project documentation across multiple Ghost projects?

Standardizing project documentation across Ghost projects requires enforcing a centered, table-based README structure with shields.io badges. This approach reduces manual formatting time and ensures uniform, scannable project documentation.

Can I use markdown formatting inside the table-based layout of the generated README?

Yes, you can use markdown formatting inside the table-based layout. The generated README.md files organize all major sections and content within centered tables while maintaining full markdown support for text formatting.

How do I validate an existing README to ensure it meets centered structure and badge compliance?

To validate an existing README for centered structure and badge compliance, apply the included validation guidelines. These instructions help you check formatting accuracy, readability, and adherence to the table-based layout and shields.io badge standards.

Does this approach to README generation work for general GitHub repositories or only Ghost projects?

This README generation approach works for both general GitHub repositories and Ghost projects. It standardizes documentation by applying a consistent, centered table layout and shields.io badges across multiple project types.

What information do I need to provide to quickly create a formatted README?

To quickly create a formatted README, you need to provide your project title, a short description, and key features. The skill then outputs a polished, table-based markdown file with appropriate shields.io badges.