README.md templates and standards. Use when generating or improving README files, checking README compliance, or when the user mentions README best practices or documentation.
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.claude/skills/readme-standards/# README Standards (v2025.1)
This skill provides README.md templates and standards for projects.
## Overview
A well-structured README is the front door to your project. It should:
- Immediately communicate what the project does
- Look professional with proper branding
- Provide clear getting started instructions
- Be scannable with good visual hierarchy
## Template Styles
### Minimal Style
Best for: Libraries, small utilities, internal tools
```markdown
# project-name
[](LICENSE)
Brief description of what this project does.
## Installation
```bash
npm install package-name
```
## Usage
```javascript
import { feature } from 'package-name';
feature();
```
## License
MIT
```
### Standard Style (Recommended)
Best for: Most projects, applications, services
```markdown
<div align="center">
<img src="assets/logo.png" alt="Project Logo" width="128">
# Project Name
**A compelling tagline that explains the project's purpose**
[](LICENSE)
[](https://github.com/OWNER/REPO/stargazers)
[](https://github.com/OWNER/REPO/actions)
[]()
</div>
## Features
- **Feature One** - Description of the first key capability
- **Feature Two** - Description of the second key capability
- **Feature Three** - Description of the third key capability
- **Feature Four** - Description of the fourth key capability
## Tech Stack
| Category | Technology |
|----------|------------|
| Runtime | Bun 1.x |
| Framework | Fastify |
| Frontend | React 18, Vite |
| Database | SQLite (Drizzle ORM) |
| Testing | Vitest, Playwright |
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- [Bun](https://bun.sh) >= 1.0
- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) >= 20 (optional)
### Inst