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update-readme

Synchronize README.md with codebase state, git history, and changelog.

270|16|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#documentation#readme#git history#codebase sync#content refresh
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest --skill update-readme-gupsammy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: update-readme
Source: https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest/tree/main/plugins/claude-coding/skills/update-readme
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gupsammy/Claudest --skill update-readme-gupsammy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the process of updating your project's README.md file to reflect the current state of your codebase and its git history, ensuring your documentation is always accurate and up-to-date.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Content Refresh: Updates version numbers, badges, and feature descriptions based on code and git logs.
  • Stale Content Correction: Identifies and fixes outdated paths, commands, or features.
  • Missing Section Addition: Adds standard README sections if they are absent.
  • Use Case: After releasing a new version with updated features, you can run this skill to automatically update the installation instructions, feature list, and version badges in your README.

Quick Start

Use the update-readme skill to refresh your project's README file.

Frequently Asked Questions about update-readme

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically update my README to match the current codebase?▼

To automatically update your README, this skill audits your existing file, scans the codebase for project details, and analyzes git logs to synchronize version numbers, badges, and features. It applies these findings directly to refresh your README content.

Can I sync README content with recent git history and changelogs?▼

Yes, you can sync README content with git history by analyzing recent commit logs and changelog intelligence. The skill extracts recent changes from git logs and applies those findings to update feature descriptions and standard sections.

What is the best way to fix outdated installation instructions and version badges in a README?▼

The best way to fix outdated installation instructions and version badges is to run an automated content refresh. This skill identifies stale paths, commands, or features and corrects them by synchronizing the README with the actual codebase state.

Does this README synchronization approach work for projects with missing standard sections?▼

Yes, this README synchronization approach works for projects with missing standard sections. The skill identifies absent standard sections like installation and usage, and automatically adds them based on the scanned codebase details.

How do multiple agents orchestrate README updates from codebase scans?▼

Multiple agents orchestrate README updates by dividing the workload: some agents audit the existing README while others scan the codebase for project details and analyze git logs. These combined findings are then applied to update the README content.

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