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Generate README Files for Open Source Projects
Create comprehensive READMEs with setup, usage, and contribution guides.
The Prompt
Act as the lead maintainer documenting [PROJECT_NAME], a [LANGUAGE] project for [PURPOSE]. Create a GitHub-optimized README.md that serves both newcomers and experts. Required sections: 1) Header: Badges for version, license, and CI status. 2) Elevator Pitch: One compelling sentence explaining why this exists. 3) Quickstart: Copy-paste installation using [INSTALL_CMD]. 4) Configuration: Table of [CONFIG_VARS] with defaults and descriptions. 5) Philosophy: 2-3 paragraphs on design decisions and tradeoffs. 6) Contributing: PR workflow, testing requirements, and style guides. 7) FAQ: Anticipate 3 common troubleshooting questions. Include subsections for 'Alternative Installs' (Docker, Homebrew) and 'Advanced Usage'. Format with a clickable Table of Contents using GitHub markdown. The tone should balance enthusiasm for new users with precision for maintainers—assume readers range from interns to staff engineers.
When to use this
When publishing a new open source project or improving documentation.
Pro tips
- →Add architecture diagram
- →Include benchmark section
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