Creates comprehensive README files with templates for different project types. Use when creating README, project documentation, or getting started guides.
View on GitHubarmanzeroeight/fastagent-plugins
documentation-toolkit
plugins/documentation-toolkit/skills/readme-generator/SKILL.md
January 21, 2026
Select agents to install to:
npx add-skill https://github.com/armanzeroeight/fastagent-plugins/blob/main/plugins/documentation-toolkit/skills/readme-generator/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill readme-generatorInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/readme-generator/# README Generator
## Quick Start
Generate a README based on project type:
```bash
# Detect project type
ls package.json && echo "Node.js project" || \
ls setup.py pyproject.toml && echo "Python project" || \
ls go.mod && echo "Go project"
```
## Instructions
### Step 1: Analyze Project
Gather project information:
- Project name (from package.json, pyproject.toml, etc.)
- Description (from manifest or git)
- Main language and framework
- Key features (scan source files)
- Dependencies (from manifest files)
### Step 2: Select Template
Choose template based on project type:
| Type | Template | Key Sections |
|------|----------|--------------|
| Library | library | Installation, API, Examples |
| CLI Tool | cli | Installation, Commands, Options |
| Web App | webapp | Features, Setup, Deployment |
| API | api | Endpoints, Authentication, Examples |
### Step 3: Generate Core Sections
**Title and Description:**
```markdown
# Project Name
Brief one-line description of what the project does.
[](LICENSE)
[](package.json)
```
**Installation:**
```markdown
## Installation
\`\`\`bash
npm install project-name
# or
pip install project-name
\`\`\`
```
**Usage:**
```markdown
## Usage
\`\`\`javascript
const project = require('project-name');
// Basic example
project.doSomething();
\`\`\`
```
### Step 4: Add Project-Specific Content
Include relevant sections:
- **Features**: Bullet list of key capabilities
- **API Reference**: For libraries
- **Configuration**: For configurable tools
- **Examples**: Real-world use cases
- **Contributing**: How to contribute
- **License**: License information
### Step 5: Add Badges and Links
Common badges:
```markdown


![npm version](https://badge.fury.io/js/package-na