How does the README Generator detect my project type?

The skill scans your repository for specific manifest files such as package.json, pyproject.toml, or go.mod to determine the language, framework, and appropriate documentation template.

Does it include license and badge information?

Yes, the skill provides templates for license sections and can automatically include dynamic Markdown badges for build status, coverage, and versioning.

Can I use this for both private and public repositories?

Yes, it generates standard Markdown documentation compatible with all major hosting platforms including GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, regardless of repository visibility.

What project templates are available?

The generator includes specialized structures for Libraries, CLI Tools, Web Applications, and REST APIs, each with relevant sections like API references or deployment guides.

README Generator

Name: README Generator
Author: armanzeroeight

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Learning & Documentation

Generates professional, project-specific README files and documentation templates based on automated source code analysis.

README Generator is a specialized documentation tool that automates the creation of high-quality project documentation for developers. By analyzing your codebase to identify project types—such as Node.js, Python, or Go—it applies tailored templates specifically designed for libraries, CLI tools, web apps, or APIs. It extracts key metadata, dependencies, and features directly from your files, ensuring your project includes a comprehensive, well-structured README with installation guides, usage examples, and essential GitHub badges to improve project visibility and maintainability.

Key Features

01Automated project type detection (Node.js, Python, Go)

02Automatic metadata extraction from package manifests and source code

0319 GitHub stars

04Dynamic generation of GitHub badges for CI/CD, versioning, and status

05Context-aware templates for Libraries, APIs, and CLI tools

06Standardized markdown sections for installation, usage, and licensing

Use Cases

01Standardizing README structures across multiple enterprise microservices

02Bootstrapping documentation for new open-source repositories

03Generating API reference and usage guides directly from project files

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add armanzeroeight/fastagent-plugins readme-generator

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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