README Generator
Fill in the form and instantly get a polished README.md for your GitHub repository. Copy to clipboard or download as a .md file.
Project Details
Project Name
Description
GitHub Owner
Repo Name
License
Language
Install Command
Usage Command
Test Command
Preview (README.md)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sections does this README generator include?
Project name, description, tech badges, installation, usage, API reference, contributing guidelines, license, and contact information.
Can I customize the generated README?
Yes. After generating, copy the Markdown text to your editor and modify any section you need.
What badges are available?
Language badges (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, etc.), CI/CD badges (GitHub Actions, CircleCI), and license badges pulled from shields.io.
How do I use this README in my project?
Copy the generated Markdown and paste it into a file called README.md at the root of your repository. GitHub will render it automatically.
Anatomy of a Great README
- Project title + 1-line description β tell visitors what the project does in one sentence.
- Badges β CI status, license, npm version, and test coverage give at-a-glance health info.
- Screenshot or demo GIF β visual proof of what the project does converts visitors to users faster than any paragraph.
- Installation β exact commands to install and run the project; zero assumptions about the reader's environment.
- Usage examples β code snippets showing the most common API calls or CLI commands.
- Contributing guide β how to open issues, fork, and submit PRs; encourages community participation.
- License β always include; omitting it means βno rights grantedβ by default.
Common shields.io Badge Templates
[](https://npmjs.com/my-package) [](LICENSE) [](https://github.com/user/repo/actions) [](https://codecov.io)