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    Open Source README Generator

    by Arnstein Larsen

    A repo visitor decides in about ten seconds whether your project solves their problem — and most READMEs spend those ten seconds on installation instructions instead of answering 'what does this actually do'

    Updated Jun 2026
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    • Convert repo visitors into users with a 'Ten-Second Answer' hook.
    • Generate maturity-calibrated documentation for projects of all sizes.
    • Ready for Claude Code
    • Instant install

    Sample input

    Write a professional README for my new Python library 'FastCache' that uses Redis to speed up API calls. It's for senior backend devs and currently in beta.

    Sample output

    FastCache ⚡

    FastCache reduces Redis boilerplate to a single decorator. Stop writing manual set/get logic and start caching API responses in under 10 seconds.

    @fastcache()
    def get_user(id):
        return db.query(id)
    

    Why FastCache?

    Unlike dogpile.cache, we support...

    About This Skill

    A repo visitor decides in about ten seconds whether your project solves their problem — and most READMEs spend those ten seconds on installation instructions instead of answering 'what does this actually do and why should I use it instead of the five alternatives I already know about.' This skill writes the README that converts visitors into users: the lead that explains the problem solved in one sentence, the quick demo that shows the thing working before asking for any setup investment, the honest comparison to alternatives that builds trust instead of hiding competition, the installation that assumes the reader is competent, and the contribution guide that makes it easy for people who want to help to actually help. Give it your project, what it does, who it's for, and the alternatives it competes with; it returns a README that earns stars instead of back-button clicks.

    Use Cases

    • Convert repo visitors into users with a 'Ten-Second Answer' hook.
    • Generate maturity-calibrated documentation for projects of all sizes.
    • Document complex installation steps including common failure cases.
    • Create honest 'Alternatives' sections to build developer trust.
    • Audit existing READMEs for skimmability and value-first messaging.

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