readme-update

Audits READMEs against actual implementations and updates multilingual docs.

5|1|Updated Dec 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ncukondo/reference-manager --skill readme-update
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Skill: readme-update
Source: https://github.com/ncukondo/reference-manager/tree/main/.claude/skills/readme-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ncukondo/reference-manager --skill readme-update

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers maintain accurate, up-to-date README documentation by auditing the repository's README content against the actual implementation and updates, ensuring alignment between code, specs, and user guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Audit README content for consistency with current codebase and documentation references.
  • Update English README and related Japanese README_ja.md to reflect changes, preserving multilingual parity.
  • Prevent documentation drift in research-focused projects by providing a repeatable, low-friction review workflow.

Quick Start

Run the readme-update skill to audit and align the repository README with current implementations.

Frequently Asked Questions about readme-update

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

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How do I check README consistency with my codebase implementation?

To check README consistency, run the skill to audit your project's README content against the actual implementation, ensuring alignment between code, specifications, and user guidance. This process prevents documentation drift by providing a repeatable review workflow.

How do I keep multilingual README files synchronized when updating project documentation?

To keep multilingual README files synchronized, the skill updates both the English README and the related Japanese README_ja.md to reflect codebase changes, preserving multilingual parity across all documentation references.

What is documentation drift and how do I prevent it in research-focused projects?

Documentation drift occurs when project README content becomes outdated relative to the actual implementation. You prevent it by running a repeatable consistency audit that verifies README coverage of specifications, usage, and multilingual files matches the current codebase.

Can I use an automated README consistency audit for repositories with Japanese README_ja.md files?

Yes, you can use this audit for repositories with Japanese README_ja.md files. The skill specifically enforces multilingual parity by checking and updating both English and Japanese README files to accurately reflect current implementations.

How do I enforce a narrative structure and Quick Start directive in my README?

To enforce a narrative structure and Quick Start directive, the skill audits your README and generates a description that provides a clear Quick Start directive while maintaining a consistent narrative structure aligned with your project's actual implementation.