How do I install create-readme?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill create-readme` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does create-readme support?

create-readme works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is create-readme free to use?

Yes. create-readme is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by github.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for create-readme?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

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create-readme▌

github/awesome-copilot · updated Apr 8, 2026

$npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill create-readme

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summary

Generates comprehensive README.md files for projects with professional structure and formatting.

›Analyzes entire project workspace to create contextually accurate, well-organized documentation
›Follows proven open-source README patterns with clear sections for setup, usage, and key features
›Uses GitHub Flavored Markdown and admonition syntax for enhanced readability and visual hierarchy
›Balances detail with conciseness, avoiding unnecessary sections and excessive emoji while mainta

skill.md

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:
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.

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Ratings

4.8★★★★★45 reviews

★★★★★Hassan Huang· Dec 24, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: create-readme is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
★★★★★William Dixit· Dec 8, 2024
We added create-readme from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
★★★★★Ava Perez· Dec 4, 2024
create-readme is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★William Garcia· Nov 27, 2024
create-readme fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 19, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: create-readme is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
★★★★★Ava Robinson· Oct 18, 2024
create-readme has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
★★★★★Pratham Ware· Oct 10, 2024
create-readme is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★Noah Tandon· Sep 25, 2024
Keeps context tight: create-readme is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Yash Thakker· Sep 13, 2024
create-readme fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
★★★★★Hassan Bhatia· Sep 13, 2024
We added create-readme from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

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