README Generator

Turn a bare repository into a README a stranger could actually follow — what it does, how to install it, how to run it, and how to contribute.

The prompt

Write a clear README for the project below. Include: a one-line description, why it exists, installation, usage with at least one real example, configuration, and contribution notes. Skip any section that doesn't apply rather than padding it:

{{project_details}}

Works in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other assistants. Replace the highlighted placeholders with your own content.

How to use it

Fill {{project_details}} with what the project does, how it is installed and run, and any key commands. The prompt returns a README a newcomer could follow from top to bottom.

Tips for better results

  • Paste your package manifest or build file so install steps are accurate.
  • Run every command in the README yourself before publishing.
  • Ask for a short “Quick start” at the top if the project is large.

Save this prompt in Promta

Keep it in your library and paste it from the menu bar, a hotkey or your iPhone keyboard, without leaving the app you're in.

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