๐ README Generator
Enter your project name, description, install command, usage command, and license to generate a commonly structured README.md template in Markdown. Handy as a starting point for a new repository.
How to use
- Enter your project name and a short description.
- Enter the install command and usage command.
- Choose a license โ the README.md template is generated automatically. Use the copy button to copy it to your clipboard.
How the calculation works
A README.md describes a project: what it is, how to install it and how to use it. GitHub and similar sites show it automatically on the repository's front page. Fill in the fields and this tool produces a Markdown README template. Structure โข # Project name (heading 1) and description โข ## Installation: the install command in a code block โข ## Usage: the command to run it in a code block โข ## License: the chosen licence (omitted if you pick "none") Code blocks opened with ```bash are highlighted as shell commands on GitHub and elsewhere.
Worked example
# my-project A short description of what this project does. ## Installation ```bash npm install my-project ``` ## Usage ```bash npm start ``` ## License This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Things to be aware of
- Naming the licence in the README is not enough; add the full licence text as a LICENSE file in the repository.
- Screenshots, requirements (such as the Node.js version), how to contribute and contact details all help users.
- Licences differ a lot: MIT and Apache-2.0 are permissive, while GPL-3.0 requires modified versions to be released under the same licence.
FAQ
Can I use the generated README as-is?
It's a solid basic structure, but you'll likely want to add sections specific to your project, such as a feature list, contributing guidelines, or screenshots.
Does this generate the full license text?
No, it only generates a short sentence naming the license. If you need the full license text, add a separate LICENSE file matching your chosen license to your project.
Can I generate a README in another language?
Yes โ just type your content in whatever language you want. The section headings (Installation, Usage, License) follow the tool's current display language.