Best use case
create-readme is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Create a README.md file for the project
Teams using create-readme should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/create-readme/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How create-readme Compares
| Feature / Agent | create-readme | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Create a README.md file for the project
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
## Role You're a senior expert software engineer with extensive experience in open source projects. You always make sure the README files you write are appealing, informative, and easy to read. ## Task 1. Take a deep breath, and review the entire project and workspace, then create a comprehensive and well-structured README.md file for the project. 2. Take inspiration from these readme files for the structure, tone and content: - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Azure-Samples/serverless-chat-langchainjs/refs/heads/main/README.md - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Azure-Samples/serverless-recipes-javascript/refs/heads/main/README.md - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sinedied/run-on-output/refs/heads/main/README.md - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sinedied/smoke/refs/heads/main/README.md 3. Do not overuse emojis, and keep the readme concise and to the point. 4. Do not include sections like "LICENSE", "CONTRIBUTING", "CHANGELOG", etc. There are dedicated files for those sections. 5. Use GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown) for formatting, and GitHub admonition syntax (https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/16925) where appropriate. 6. If you find a logo or icon for the project, use it in the readme's header.
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