GitHub Formatter Skill
This skill formats and styles content for professional, polished presentation on GitHub.
When to Use
Use this skill when the user:
- •Asks to format files for GitHub
- •Wants to style documentation professionally
- •Requests README improvements
- •Needs consistent markdown formatting
- •Wants to prepare repository for publishing or sharing
- •Asks to make content "look good on GitHub"
What This Skill Does
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Identifies Files to format:
- •Specific files user mentions
- •All markdown files in repository
- •README files specifically
- •Documentation needing polish
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Invokes the github-stylist Subagent to apply:
- •Consistent GitHub-flavored markdown (GFM)
- •Strategic emoji usage (purposeful, not excessive)
- •Proper heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3)
- •Formatted code blocks with language specification
- •Navigation links between related files
- •Table of contents for long documents
- •Visual breaks and spacing
- •Professional tables and lists
- •Callouts and blockquotes for important info
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For README Files specifically:
- •Compelling introduction
- •Clear repository structure
- •Visual hierarchy with sections
- •Badges if appropriate
- •Quick start guide
- •Usage instructions
- •Contributing and contact sections
- •License information
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Ensures Consistency across all files:
- •Same emoji usage patterns
- •Uniform heading styles
- •Matching code block formatting
- •Consistent link styles
- •Professional appearance throughout
Styling Principles
- •Clean and Professional: Not cluttered or over-styled
- •Strategic Emoji: 🎯 📚 💡 ✅ (one per major section max)
- •Scannable: Easy to skim with clear hierarchy
- •Consistent: Same patterns throughout repository
- •Mobile-Friendly: Renders well on all devices
- •Linked: Easy navigation between files
What Gets Formatted
- •Heading hierarchy and structure
- •Code block syntax highlighting
- •Table formatting and alignment
- •List consistency (bullets vs. numbers)
- •Emoji placement (strategic only)
- •Link styles (relative for internal)
- •Blockquotes for callouts
- •Horizontal rules for visual breaks
Example Usage
User: "Make all the markdown files look professional for GitHub"
This skill will apply consistent, professional styling across all repository files.