README Generator Prompt
SkillFiles & storageLets your agent write a complete README for your project by scanning its docs and instructions files.
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About this skill
Intelligent README.md generation prompt that analyzes project documentation structure and creates comprehensive repository documentation. Scans .github/copilot directory files and copilot-instructions.md to extract project information, technology stack, architecture, development workflow, coding sta
What this skill tells your AI
The instructions your AI receives, as published by github/awesome-copilot in skills/readme-blueprint-generator/SKILL.md and read by ahel’s review.
Generate a comprehensive README.md for this repository by analyzing the documentation files in the .github/copilot directory and the copilot-instructions.md file. Follow these steps:
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Scan all the files in the .github/copilot folder, like:
- Architecture
- Code_Exemplars
- Coding_Standards
- Project_Folder_Structure
- Technology_Stack
- Unit_Tests
- Workflow_Analysis
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Also review the copilot-instructions.md file in the .github folder
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Create a README.md with the following sections:
Project Name and Description
- Extract the project name and primary purpose from the documentation
- Include a concise description of what the project does
Technology Stack
- List the primary technologies, languages, and frameworks used
- Include version information when available
- Source this information primarily from the Technology_Stack file
Project Architecture
- Provide a high-level overview of the architecture
- Consider including a simple diagram if described in the documentation
- Source from the Architecture file
Getting Started
- Include installation instructions based on the technology stack
- Add setup and configuration steps
- Include any prerequisites
Project Structure
- Brief overview of the folder organization
- Source from Project_Folder_Structure file
Key Features
- List main functionality and features of the project
- Extract from various documentation files
Development Workflow
- Summarize the development process
- Include information about branching strategy if available
- Source from Workflow_Analysis file
Coding Standards
- Summarize key coding standards and conventions
- Source from the Coding_Standards file
Testing
- Explain testing approach and tools
- Source from Unit_Tests file
Contributing
- Guidelines for contributing to the project
- Reference any code exemplars for guidance
- Source from Code_Exemplars and copilot-instructions
License
- Include license information if available
Format the README with proper Markdown, including:
- Clear headings and subheadings
- Code blocks where appropriate
- Lists for better readability
- Links to other documentation files
- Badges for build status, version, etc. if information is available
Keep the README concise yet informative, focusing on what new developers or users would need to know about the project.
Signals
- GitHub stars
- 40k
- Forks
- 5k
- Last commit
- Oct 2026
Advanced
- Item type
- skill
- Key
readme-blueprint-generator- Source
- github.com/github/awesome-copilot
github.com/github/awesome-copilot