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README Generator

Generate a professional README from your project structure and code.

What happens when you install it

1

You run the install command

mcp install-skill readme-generator

MCPHub CLI downloads this prompt from the registry.

2

Saved as a file in Claude Code

~/.claude/commands/readme-generator.md

Claude Code reads all .md files in this folder as slash commands.

3

Use it in any conversation

/readme-generatorin Claude Code (after restart)

Claude runs the prompt against your current file or selection — no copy-paste needed.

Content

README Generator

Generate a professional README.md for the project based on its code, structure, and purpose.

Structure to follow

# Project Name > One-line description — what it does, for whom ## Why The problem it solves. Not what it is — why it exists. ## Quick start Minimal install + first working example. Copy-pasteable. ## Usage Core use cases with real code. Cover the 80% case. ## Configuration Key options, environment variables, config file format. ## Contributing How to run locally, run tests, submit a PR. Keep it short. ## License

Tone rules

  • Clear and direct — no marketing language
  • Concrete — real commands, real code, real output
  • Honest about limitations or requirements
  • A developer should understand the project in 60 seconds

What to avoid

  • "Blazing fast", "seamless", "powerful", "robust"
  • Long feature lists before showing any code
  • Screenshots that aren't necessary
  • Badges that don't add information