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update-readme

Audit a codebase and update the main README with Git diff analysis.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#documentation#readme#codebase analysis#repository management#ai-first
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ChinchillaEnterprises/ChillSkills --skill update-readme
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: update-readme
Source: https://github.com/ChinchillaEnterprises/ChillSkills/tree/main/update-readme
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChinchillaEnterprises/ChillSkills --skill update-readme

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

README files quickly become outdated as codebases evolve, leading to inaccurate documentation, confusion for new developers, and wasted time trying to understand the current system. This Skill autonomously audits the entire repository and updates the main README, ensuring it always reflects the current state of the codebase.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • AI-First Comprehensive Audit: Uses multiple sub-agents and Git diff intelligence to holistically analyze the repository, identifying new features, outdated sections, and documentation gaps.
  • Automated Content Generation: Drafts proposed content, including code examples and handbook references, for new and updated sections, saving manual writing effort.
  • Structured Review Workflow: Presents a human-readable summary of changes and requires user approval before committing, ensuring accuracy and control over documentation updates.

Quick Start

Update the repository README.

Frequently Asked Questions about update-readme

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I keep my README automatically synchronized with my codebase changes?▼

Automated repository documentation keeps README files current by auditing the entire codebase and applying Git-based updates. This Skill analyzes code changes, identifies documentation gaps, and generates proposed README updates for your review before committing changes to the repository.

Can I automate documentation updates across a monorepo or multi-domain codebase?▼

Yes. This Skill handles monorepos and cross-domain projects by using multiple sub-agents to analyze the full repository structure, map changes to handbook references, and generate versioned documentation updates via Git diffs that account for dependencies and impact across domains.

What's the workflow for reviewing and committing automated documentation changes?▼

The Skill presents a human-readable summary of proposed README changes with structured diffs before committing. You review the suggested content, code examples, and handbook references, then approve or adjust the changes before they are committed to Git, ensuring accuracy and control.

Does this work with AI-first projects and require manual content writing?▼

This Skill is designed for AI-centric projects and eliminates manual README writing by automatically drafting content, code examples, and handbook mappings. It generates structured, reviewable outputs so you validate and refine rather than write documentation from scratch.

What happens if my README has sections I want to preserve unchanged?▼

The Skill audits the repository and identifies outdated sections and documentation gaps while respecting existing content structure. You control what gets updated through the review workflow before changes are committed, allowing you to preserve critical sections and guide the documentation evolution.

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