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readme

Generate README.md files from project manifests and structure.

14|1|Updated Mar 30, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#markdown#readme#installation#usage#generator#project-docs
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wpgaurav/WordPress-skills --skill readme-wpgaurav
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: readme
Source: https://github.com/wpgaurav/WordPress-skills/tree/main/skills/tools/readme
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wpgaurav/WordPress-skills --skill readme-wpgaurav

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation and update of README.md files for software projects by extracting project structure, dependencies, and usage scenarios to create a clear, well-structured documentation artifact.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Analyze project structure (package.json, composer.json, main files) to identify setup and dependencies.
  • Generate installation, usage examples, and configuration options tailored to the project's ecosystem.
  • Use case: a new repository can be onboarded quickly with a ready-to-publish README.

Quick Start

Run this skill on a repository to generate or update its README.md with sections for features, installation, usage, and configuration options.

Frequently Asked Questions about readme

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a README from package.json and composer.json files?▼

To generate a README, the skill parses project manifests like package.json and composer.json to extract dependencies and setup details, then outputs a structured Markdown file covering installation and usage.

What sections should a comprehensive project README include?▼

A comprehensive project README should include tailored sections for features, installation steps, usage examples, and configuration options to ensure clear documentation of the software setup.

Can I automatically add code examples and badges to my Markdown documentation?▼

Yes, automated Markdown generation supports adding code examples and badges to your project documentation while ensuring the output adheres to common formatting conventions.

Does this documentation generator work for both npm and Composer setups?▼

Yes, the README generator works for npm and Composer setups by analyzing the respective manifest files to produce configuration options and installation instructions tailored to that ecosystem.

What is the best way to automate onboarding documentation for a new repository?▼

The best way to automate repository onboarding is running a documentation generator that analyzes the project structure and dependencies to produce a ready-to-publish Markdown file.

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