readme-updater

Automate README updates by parsing diffs and detecting relevant code changes.

763|165|Updated Sep 16, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #git #project management #developer tools #documentation #readme #auto-update

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npx skills add https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-code-tresor --skill readme-updater

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Skill: readme-updater
Source: https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-code-tresor/tree/main/skills/documentation/readme-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-code-tresor --skill readme-updater

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the tedious manual work of keeping your project's README.md file current. It automatically detects code changes and suggests updates, ensuring your documentation is always accurate and saving you valuable time.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatic Updates: Intelligently detects changes in dependencies, features, API, setup instructions, and configuration files.
Section-Specific Suggestions: Provides targeted updates for installation, features, environment variables, usage examples, and configuration sections.
Use Case: When you add a new dependency (e.g., npm install stripe), the skill automatically suggests adding npm install stripe # For payment processing to your README's installation section and STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_key to environment variables.

Quick Start

The skill works automatically in the background.

Just make changes to your project, e.g., add a dependency:

npm install new-package

The skill will then suggest README updates based on this change.

Frequently Asked Questions about readme-updater

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

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How do I automatically keep my README updated when code changes?▼

Automatic README updates detect when you modify dependencies, features, configuration, or environment variables, then suggest targeted changes to your Installation, Features, Usage, and Configuration sections. The skill parses diffs and preserves your existing formatting and structure.

Can I automate README updates when I add new dependencies?▼

Yes. When you install a new package, the skill automatically detects it and suggests adding the dependency with context to your README's installation section, plus relevant environment variables if applicable.

What sections of my README can be automatically updated?▼

The skill targets Installation, Features, Usage, and Configuration sections. It detects changes in dependencies, environment variables, API modifications, setup instructions, and configuration files to suggest section-specific updates.

Does README automation preserve my existing formatting and styling?▼

Yes. The skill maintains your README's existing structure, formatting, and emoji styling while inserting or suggesting updates based on detected code changes.

When should I use automated README updates instead of manual edits?▼

Use automation when your project has frequent dependency changes, new features, or configuration updates. It eliminates manual sync work and keeps documentation current without constant review overhead.