readme-updater

Update README files by parsing diffs, package manifests, and config files.

1|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LuminairPrime/openwrt-docs4ai-pipeline --skill readme-updater-luminairprime
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: readme-updater
Source: https://github.com/LuminairPrime/openwrt-docs4ai-pipeline/tree/main/.agents/skills/readme-updater
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LuminairPrime/openwrt-docs4ai-pipeline --skill readme-updater-luminairprime

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many projects let README files become outdated as code changes, leading to confusion for contributors and users. This skill detects significant changes—like new dependencies, features, or configuration updates—and suggests precise README modifications to keep documentation accurate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Change Detection: Scans commit diffs, package files, and config changes to identify sections needing updates.
  • Section Suggestions: Generates ready-to-paste markdown for Installation, Features, Usage, Configuration, and more.
  • Integration Hooks: Works with CI pipelines, other documentation skills, and the /docs-gen command to automate README refreshes.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to review recent changes and propose updates for the README.

Frequently Asked Questions about readme-updater

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically update a README file when dependencies or config files change?

To automatically update a README when dependencies or config files change, this skill parses commit diffs, package manifests, and config files to detect modifications and generates ready-to-paste markdown suggestions for the affected sections.

What is the best way to keep project documentation synced with new features added in recent commits?

Keeping project documentation synced with new features is done by scanning recent commit diffs to detect changes, then proposing precise README modifications for sections like Installation, Usage, and Features based on those updates.

Can I integrate README auto-updates into a CI pipeline without external network access?

You can integrate README auto-updates into a CI pipeline without external network access because the tool operates locally by parsing diff outputs, package manifests, and config files to suggest documentation changes.

Does this documentation tool detect environment variable updates and suggest README changes?

This documentation tool detects environment variable updates by parsing configuration changes and codebase modifications, then generates ready-to-paste markdown to accurately reflect those environment variables in the README.

How do I generate markdown for a README Installation section after modifying a package manifest?

To generate markdown for a README Installation section after modifying a package manifest, the skill parses the manifest changes and produces ready-to-paste section suggestions that keep the documentation accurate.

Why do my README files become outdated as my codebase evolves and how can I detect what needs updating?

README files become outdated as codebases evolve because tracking manual changes is difficult, but this skill detects significant modifications like new dependencies and features by parsing diffs and config files to suggest precise updates.