readme-generator

To generate a README, the tool analyzes your project structure to identify the project type, then applies a structured template with best-practice sections. It produces a human-focused README tailored to whether your project is a CLI, library, or web app.

The best way to write a human-focused README is to use a research-first approach that applies current best practices, avoiding API dumps and walls of text. This tool generates structured documentation written for the reader, not the author, using ready-to-use templates.

Yes, you can update an outdated README by having the generator analyze your existing project structure and regenerate the file. It detects the project type and overwrites old content with essential sections and best-practice guidance.

Yes, the README template changes based on project type detection, offering tailored templates for CLI tools, libraries, and web apps. It analyzes your project structure to provide appropriate sections and best-practice guidance for each specific type.

Project documentation following best practices should include essential sections like quick starts, human-focused writing, and project-type aware structures. This generator applies a research-first approach to identify current standards and produce ready-to-use templates.

No, you do not need any dependencies to create README files, as the tool operates with zero external dependencies. You simply copy the skill into your Claude Code environment and request it to write or update your project documentation.