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Is Opensource Readme Generator free to use?

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majiayu000 (@majiayu000) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Opensource Readme Generator by majiayu000

Name: Opensource Readme Generator
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: majiayu000

Opensource Readme Generator

Generate high-quality, "All-Star" README files for open-source repositories. Use this skill when a user asks to create, update, or improve a README.md file for their project.

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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:

Analyze the Project:
- Look at the files in the current directory (using ls -R or 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.
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?").
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.
Consult Guidelines:
- Refer to references/readme-guidelines.md to ensure you are meeting the "All-Star" criteria (clarity, visuals, completeness).

Workflow

Understand: Read the user's request and explore the codebase to understand what the project does.
Draft: Create a draft of the README.md in 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 the write_file tool.

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 ![Screenshot](path/to/screenshot.png) and tell the user to replace it.
Tone: Keep the tone professional, welcoming, and helpful.

---name: opensource-readme-generatordescription: Generate high-quality, "All-Star" README files for open-source repositories. Use this skill when a user asks to create, update, or improve a README.md file for their project.license: MIT--- # 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: 1. **Analyze the Project:** * Look at the files in the current directory (using `ls -R` or 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. 2. **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?"). 3. **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. 4. **Consult Guidelines:** * Refer to `references/readme-guidelines.md` to ensure you are meeting the "All-Star" criteria (clarity, visuals, completeness). ## Workflow 1. **Understand:** Read the user's request and explore the codebase to understand what the project does. 2. **Draft:** Create a draft of the `README.md` in your mind or a scratchpad, mapping project details to the template sections. 3. **Refine:** Check against `references/readme-guidelines.md`. 4. **Output:** Write the content to `README.md` (or a file specified by the user) using the `write_file` tool. ## 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 `![Screenshot](path/to/screenshot.png)` and tell the user to replace it. * **Tone:** Keep the tone professional, welcoming, and helpful.

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