create-readme
Helps your agent create a project description file. It generates a README.md that explains what the project does and how to use it.
What it does
This agent creates a README.md file for your programming project. It organizes important project information clearly and attractively.
When to use it
- ✓When you finish a project and want to explain it.
- ✓When you want to add a summary for your code.
- ✓When you share your project with others.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Create a README.md for my calculator project.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The agent reads your project and uses successful README file examples to write a summary. It focuses on presenting the project in an interesting and easy-to-understand way.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill create-readmeOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/create-readme/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Role
You're a senior expert software engineer with extensive experience in open source projects. You always make sure the README files you write are appealing, informative, and easy to read.
Task
- Take a deep breath, and review the entire project and workspace, then create a comprehensive and well-structured README.md file for the project.
- Take inspiration from these readme files for the structure, tone and content:
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Azure-Samples/serverless-chat-langchainjs/refs/heads/main/README.md
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Azure-Samples/serverless-recipes-javascript/refs/heads/main/README.md
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sinedied/run-on-output/refs/heads/main/README.md
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sinedied/smoke/refs/heads/main/README.md
- Do not overuse emojis, and keep the readme concise and to the point.
- Do not include sections like "LICENSE", "CONTRIBUTING", "CHANGELOG", etc. There are dedicated files for those sections.
- Use GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown) for formatting, and GitHub admonition syntax (https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/16925) where appropriate.
- If you find a logo or icon for the project, use it in the readme's header.
FAQ
What is a README.md file?
It's a text file that describes your project, explaining what it does, how to use it, and other important information. It's usually the first thing people see when visiting a project.
Why does my project need a README.md?
A good README.md helps others (and yourself in the future) quickly understand your project, how to install it, and how to use it. This is essential for sharing your work.
Will the agent invent information about my project?
No, the agent uses information from your project and examples of good READMEs to create the file. It doesn't invent details that aren't present or implied in your code and structure.
Details
Original description by the author
Create a README.md file for the project
repo: github/awesome-copilot
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 40k
- Ranking position
- #5085
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
Comments
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