make-a-readme

A README is a text file that introduces and explains a project. It contains information that is commonly required to understand what the project is about.

Skills
Productivity
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What it does and how to use it

A skill that teaches Claude Code to do productivity tasks well. It is packaged knowledge the model uses whenever it is relevant.

Install the skill (command above).
In Claude Code, describe what you need - the skill turns on by itself when the context fits.
No commands to memorize: you talk in plain language and the skill does the rest.

Install (Claude Code)

mkdir -p .claude/skills/make-a-readme && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/skills__make-a-readme.md -o .claude/skills/make-a-readme/SKILL.md

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

Content

# Make a README

> Source: [makeareadme.com](https://www.makeareadme.com) by Danny Guo
> 
> "Because no one can read your mind (yet)"

## README 101

### What is it?

A README is a text file that introduces and explains a project. It contains information that is commonly required to understand what the project is about.

### Why should I make it?

It's an easy way to answer questions that your audience will likely have regarding how to install and use your project and also how to collaborate with you.

### Who should make it?

Anyone who is working on a programming project, especially if you w

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