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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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configure-plugin/skills/readme-standards/SKILL.md

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January 24, 2026

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# 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](https://img.shields.io/github/license/OWNER/REPO)](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://img.shields.io/github/license/OWNER/REPO)](LICENSE)
[![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/OWNER/REPO)](https://github.com/OWNER/REPO/stargazers)
[![CI](https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/OWNER/REPO/ci.yml?branch=main)](https://github.com/OWNER/REPO/actions)
[![TypeScript](https://img.shields.io/badge/TypeScript-5.x-blue)]()

</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

Validation Details

Front Matter
Required Fields
Valid Name Format
Valid Description
Has Sections
Allowed Tools
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