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readme

Generates and refactors GitHub README.md files following a canonical layout specification.

1|Updated Jul 18, 2025
Search Tags:#template#documentation#markdown#github#readme#repository#badges
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AdelysAlberto/md-configs-and-agents --skill readme-adelysalberto
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: readme
Source: https://github.com/AdelysAlberto/md-configs-and-agents/tree/main/agents-hermes/skills/readme
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AdelysAlberto/md-configs-and-agents --skill readme-adelysalberto

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Writing a professional, well-structured README.md for a GitHub repository is time-consuming and often results in inconsistent formatting, missing sections, or cluttered headings. This Skill enforces a canonical layout standard so every README follows the same clean, developer-friendly structure. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Canonical Layout Enforcement: Applies a fixed section hierarchy (Overview, What It Solves, Main Features, Quick Installation, Usage Reference, Repository Architecture, Author & Maintenance, License) separated by dividers. - Strict Heading Rules: Removes emojis and icons from all headings to keep titles clean and professional. - Centered Hero Header: Generates a centered banner image, project title, tagline, and for-the-badge style shields for license and technologies. - Use Case: Run the /readme command on a new repository to refactor an existing README.md into the standard GitHub layout with badges, an ASCII folder tree, and author credits. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to refactor your project's README.md using the /readme command to apply the canonical GitHub layout template.

Frequently Asked Questions about readme

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a professional README.md for GitHub?▼

Use a fixed section hierarchy: Overview, What It Solves, Main Features, Quick Installation, Usage Reference, Repository Architecture, Author & Maintenance, and License. Separate top-level sections with horizontal dividers and keep headings free of emojis.

How to add badges and a centered banner to a GitHub README?▼

Use an HTML paragraph block with align="center" containing an img tag for the banner, an h1 title, and shields.io badge links. The for-the-badge style is recommended for license, technology, and status badges.

Should README headings contain emojis on GitHub?▼

This layout standard prohibits emojis in headings to keep titles clean and professional, for example using "## Overview" instead of "## 📌 Overview". Emojis may still appear in body content if desired.

What sections should a GitHub repository README include?▼

A complete README includes a hero banner with badges, Overview, problem statement, feature list, installation steps, usage or command reference, an ASCII repository folder tree, author and maintenance credits, and a license note linking to the LICENSE file.

Can this README template be applied to an existing repository?▼

Yes, the /readme command refactors an existing README.md into the canonical layout, and /layout applies the visual structure and badges. Content is reorganized into the standard sections without changing the underlying project information.

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