writing-readmes

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Craft clear, usable package READMEs.

AuthorJacobLey
Version1.0.0
Installs0

System Documentation

What problem does it solve?

Every published package needs a readable README that serves two audiences: developers who need to understand what it does and how to use it, and AI agents that require precise API details. This skill provides a concise, actionable framework to create and maintain READMEs that are consistent across a monorepo.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standard README structure templates covering install, usage, API, and cross-package references.
  • Guidance on differentiating README content from WHY files, including when to create WHY-<PACKAGE>.md.
  • Rules for updating READMEs to reflect API changes and new features, ensuring consistency and ease of maintenance.

Quick Start

Draft a concise, developer-focused README for a new package that clearly communicates the purpose, usage, and API details.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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Please help me install this Skill:
Name: writing-readmes
Download link: https://github.com/JacobLey/leyman/archive/main.zip#writing-readmes

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