readme-grader

Evaluate README text and assign a 0-100 score with improvement suggestions.

3|Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sunny0826/open-source-skills --skill readme-grader
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: readme-grader
Source: https://github.com/sunny0826/open-source-skills/tree/main/skills/readme-grader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sunny0826/open-source-skills --skill readme-grader

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides an objective evaluation of a project's README text, assigning a 0-100 score and offering concrete, actionable improvements to boost clarity, completeness, and contributor engagement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive scoring across key dimensions such as Project Overview, Quick Start, Usage, Contributing, and Structure.
  • Actionable feedback that identifies missing elements and concrete edits to improve documentation quality.
  • Structured output that includes a suggested improved README snippet and a details-oriented improvement plan.

Quick Start

Paste the README text to evaluate, and receive a structured improvement report.

Frequently Asked Questions about readme-grader

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate and score my project README quality?

You can evaluate README quality by pasting the plain text to receive a 0-100 score and a structured report covering project overview, quick start, usage, and contributing dimensions.

What makes a good README for open-source projects?

A good README for open-source projects features a clear project overview, quick start guide, usage instructions, and contributing guidelines to improve onboarding and user adoption.

Can I get actionable suggestions to improve my markdown documentation?

Yes, you can get actionable suggestions to improve markdown documentation by analyzing the text to identify missing elements and returning concrete edits for better clarity.

Does readme evaluation work for projects in any programming language?

Readme evaluation works for projects across diverse languages and communities, applying standardized best practices to plain text input to assess onboarding and structure.

What is the best way to identify missing sections in a README?

The best way to identify missing sections in a README is to evaluate the text against standardized categories like structure and contributing to generate an improvement plan.