README Generator
A README that actually reflects your code, written in seconds.
Verified trust tier
This skill comes from an official source or has passed a security audit.
What is readme-gen?
readme-gen introspects your project structure, package.json, and entry-point exports to generate a comprehensive README.md — including installation, usage examples, API reference table, badges (CI, coverage, npm version), and a contributing guide. Updates sections without clobbering your custom content.
Best for
readme-gen is ideal for developers, teams, and agents who need to a readme that actually reflects your code, written in seconds.. Whether you're automating workflows, improving code quality, or extending functionality, this claude skill integrates directly into Claude Code.
Why use readme-gen?
- Integrates seamlessly with Claude Code
- From a trusted source
- Battle-tested by 980 developers
- Open ecosystem standard — works across agents
Installation and usage
Getting started with readme-gen is straightforward. Follow the steps below to install this claude skill into your Claude Code environment and start using it immediately.
How to install
claude in your terminal — if it opens, you're ready./ inside Claude Code to see your installed skills and invoke them by name.