An automated utility for creating professional, template-driven GitHub README files to elevate project documentation.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install github-readme-generator
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install github-readme-generator using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is GitHub README Generator?
The GitHub README Generator is an essential component of the Openclaw Skills library, allowing developers to generate high-quality project documentation in seconds. It bridges the gap between coding and professional presentation by offering a variety of templates designed specifically for libraries, CLI tools, and web APIs.
By utilizing this skill, you can maintain a consistent professional aesthetic across all your repositories while leveraging the power of Openclaw Skills automation. It eliminates the manual effort of formatting and structure, ensuring your project makes a great first impression on users and contributors alike.
GitHub README Generator Use Cases
- Rapidly documenting new software projects with standardized, professional layouts.
- Updating existing repositories with auto-generated badges and project statistics.
- Creating localized documentation in multiple languages like Chinese or Japanese for international users.
- Generating specific documentation styles such as API references or CLI manuals via Openclaw Skills commands.
How GitHub README Generator Works
- The user provides a project name and description as primary inputs to the skill.
- The skill identifies the project type (Library, CLI, or Web App) and maps it to the best matching template.
- It dynamically populates logical sections including features, usage examples, and contributing guidelines.
- Relevant badges and metadata sections are added automatically based on the detected project context.
- The final formatted markdown file is generated and saved to the specified output path for immediate use.
GitHub README Generator Setup
The GitHub README Generator requires no external dependencies as it uses built-in templates. You can execute the generator directly using the following commands:
# Generate a standard README using Openclaw Skills
github-readme-generator "Project Name" "Project Description"
# Generate using the CLI specific template
github-readme-generator "my-tool" "A terminal utility" --template cli
GitHub README Generator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill processes inputs to generate a structured README.md file. The template taxonomy used by Openclaw Skills includes the following options:
| Template Name | Best For | Included Sections |
|---|---|---|
| modern | General Apps | Intro, Features, Usage, License |
| minimal | Tiny Libs | Title, Install, Usage |
| detailed | Complex Projects | Full Documentation, TOC, API |
| api | Web Services | Endpoints, Authentication, Examples |
| cli | Terminal Tools | CLI flags, Commands, Examples |
All templates within Openclaw Skills support automated badge sections and table of contents customization.
GitHub README Generator Advanced Features
- Integrated support for multiple languages including English, Chinese (zh), Japanese (ja), Spanish (es), and Korean (ko).
- Project type detection that automatically recommends the best template for your specific codebase.
- Automatic badge generation to highlight repository build status, license types, and version tracking.
- Support for table of contents (TOC) generation to improve navigation in long-form project documentation.
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