Open Source README Generator
This skill helps you generate professional, comprehensive, and visually appealing README files for open-source projects.
Usage Guidelines
When a user asks to create or improve a README:
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Analyze the Project:
- •Look at the files in the current directory (using
ls -Ror similar tools if allowed/safe) to understand the project type (Node.js, Python, Go, etc.). - •Identify key components:
package.json,requirements.txt, source code folders, tests. - •Determine the project name and purpose.
- •Look at the files in the current directory (using
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Gather Information:
- •If the project purpose isn't clear from the code, ask the user for a brief description, "elevator pitch", or key features.
- •Ask about specific sections if they are missing (e.g., "Do you have a demo link?", "What is the license?").
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Use the Template:
- •Read the template at
assets/all-star-readme-template.md. - •Use this template as the structure for your output.
- •Do not just copy the template blindly. Fill in the placeholders (
github_username,repo_name, etc.) with real data from the project or reasonable placeholders if unknown. - •Customize the badges in the "Built With" section to match the technologies actually used in the project.
- •Read the template at
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Consult Guidelines:
- •Refer to
references/readme-guidelines.mdto ensure you are meeting the "All-Star" criteria (clarity, visuals, completeness).
- •Refer to
Workflow
- •Understand: Read the user's request and explore the codebase to understand what the project does.
- •Draft: Create a draft of the
README.mdin your mind or a scratchpad, mapping project details to the template sections. - •Refine: Check against
references/readme-guidelines.md. - •Output: Write the content to
README.md(or a file specified by the user) using thewrite_filetool.
Tips
- •Badges: Always include badges. They make the repo look active and professional.
- •Visuals: If you can't generate a screenshot, add a placeholder like
and tell the user to replace it. - •Tone: Keep the tone professional, welcoming, and helpful.