readme-writer
Expert README writing skill for open source projects. Use this skill whenever the user wants to write, improve, or review a README for any open source repository. Triggers include: "write a README", "help me with my README", "README template", "improve my README", "review my README", "open source documentation", "GitHub README", "project documentation". Also use when the user is creating a new project and needs documentation, or asks "how do I document my project", "what should my README include", or "make my README better". This skill covers tool-type software, AI/ML projects, and code frameworks based on patterns distilled from 20 high-star GitHub repositories.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/caopulan/readme-writer-skillWhat This Skill Does
The readme-writer skill is a specialized documentation assistant designed to transform raw project information into professional-grade README files. By synthesizing patterns from 20 top-tier open-source projects—including industry giants like ripgrep, Ollama, and FastAPI—this skill ensures that your repository provides an immediate, compelling value proposition to contributors and users alike. It automates the structural design, tone optimization, and formatting of your documentation, ensuring your project meets the highest standards of the open-source community.
Installation
You can integrate this skill into your environment by running the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/caopulan/readme-writer-skill
Once installed, the OpenClaw agent will automatically detect requests related to documentation and project metadata, invoking the expert patterns defined in the skill logic.
Use Cases
This skill is perfect for:
- Developers launching new open-source projects who need a standardized and attractive starting point.
- Maintainers of established repositories looking to overhaul stale or confusing documentation.
- Teams needing to improve GitHub metrics (stars, forks, contributors) through clear, accessible project descriptions.
- Students or researchers releasing code who want to follow best practices for technical communication.
Example Prompts
- "I've just built a new Python web scraper. Can you write a professional README for it? Here is my
requirements.txtand a basic description of what it does." - "My current README feels cluttered and lacks clarity. Can you review it, suggest a better structure based on top GitHub projects, and rewrite the tagline for me?"
- "I'm building an AI agent framework for local LLMs. What specific sections should I include in my README to make it stand out to potential contributors?"
Tips & Limitations
To get the best results, provide the agent with as much context as possible, including your primary tech stack, target audience, and any unique differentiators of your code. While this skill is excellent at structuring and formatting, you should always verify any technical claims or installation instructions generated to ensure they remain accurate to your current project state. The skill works best when it has access to your project's goals, as it can tailor the 'Why this project' narrative more effectively.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-caopulan-readme-writer-skill": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}