Why is audience identification part of the process?

Different readers need different information; for example, a contributor needs license and contribution guides, while a future-you needs 'why' and 'how to extend' notes for config files.

Can I use this for internal corporate projects?

Yes, it includes a specific 'Internal' template focused on setup, architecture, and runbooks, which are critical for teammate onboarding.

How does it improve existing documentation?

It features a 'Reviewing' workflow that analyzes your current README against the project's actual state (files like package.json) to flag outdated or missing sections.

What types of README templates does this skill provide?

The skill provides specialized templates for Open Source (OSS), Internal team projects, Personal portfolio projects, and Configuration (XDG) folders.

Effective README Architect

Name: Effective README Architect
Author: Microck

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Generates and improves project README files using audience-specific templates and documentation best practices.

This skill provides a structured framework for creating, updating, and reviewing README files tailored to specific audiences, whether for open-source contributors, internal teams, or personal projects. By guiding you through a process of identifying the primary user and project type, it ensures documentation includes essential context, setup instructions, and maintenance guides. It moves beyond generic templates by offering specific modules for OSS, internal repositories, personal portfolios, and configuration folders, ensuring your documentation remains accurate and useful as the project evolves.

主な機能

01Essential section checklists including usage, architecture, and runbooks

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03Structured workflows for creating, adding, updating, and reviewing documentation

04Project state verification against package.json and repository structure

05Audience-specific templates for OSS, internal, personal, and config projects

06Automated identification of stale or inaccurate README sections

ユースケース

01Drafting a comprehensive README for a new open-source project to attract contributors

02Creating clear internal documentation for team-specific infrastructure or monorepos

03Auditing existing project documentation to find and fix outdated setup instructions

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npx skillfish add microck/opendots-microck crafting-effective-readmes

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