setup-readme

Generate or update README files from repository content and configuration data.

Updated Jul 9, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #versioning #repository #README #build configuration

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/albertoirurueta/ai-catalog --skill setup-readme

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: setup-readme
Source: https://github.com/albertoirurueta/ai-catalog/tree/main/.claude/skills/setup-readme
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/albertoirurueta/ai-catalog --skill setup-readme

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Crafting a comprehensive and up-to-date README from scratch is time-consuming. This Skill automates the process, ensuring your README reflects the current state of your repository.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatic Content Generation: Creates or updates a README with information extracted from your repository's files and configuration.
Real-time Details: Uses the actual repository contents to generate sections like project identity, badges, project status, documentation links, and installation instructions.
Non-Intrusive: Shows a diff if a README already exists, allowing you to review proposed changes before applying them.

Quick Start

To generate a README, simply invoke the skill with the command: /setup-readme.

Frequently Asked Questions about setup-readme

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automatically generate a README file for my software repository?▼

You can automatically generate a README by invoking the setup-readme skill, which analyzes your repository's file content and configuration files to create an informative README reflecting the project's current state.

How does automated README generation from repository configuration work?▼

Automated README generation works by scanning your repository contents and build configuration files to extract real-time details like project identity, license, documentation links, and installation instructions for the README.

Can I update an existing README without losing my manual edits?▼

You can update an existing README safely because the tool operates non-intrusively, showing a diff of proposed changes extracted from your repository configuration so you can review them before applying anything.

What's the best way to keep my repository README synchronized with build configuration changes?▼

The best way to keep your README synchronized is to use an automation tool like setup-readme that extracts build information and project status directly from your current repository files and configuration.

Do I need any dependencies to use setup-readme for repository documentation?▼

You do not need any dependencies to use setup-readme for repository documentation, as it operates independently with only scripts and references to analyze your repository content and generate a README.

Why should I use setup-readme instead of manually writing my project README?▼

You should use setup-readme because crafting a comprehensive and up-to-date README from scratch is time-consuming, and this skill ensures your documentation reflects the accurate current state of your repository.