README Generator
Generate a developer-focused README from your package.json and directory tree — get running in 5 minutes.
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Prompt
Generate a README.md for this project based on these files: **package.json / pyproject.toml / go.mod:** ``` {{paste dependency file}} ``` **Project structure:** ``` {{paste directory tree}} ``` Include these sections: 1. Project name + one-line description 2. Quick start (3-5 commands to get running locally) 3. Prerequisites (with version numbers) 4. Environment variables (table: name, description, required/optional, example value) 5. Available scripts/commands (table: command, description) 6. Project structure (brief explanation of key directories) 7. Contributing (how to submit changes) Tone: Technical, concise, no marketing language. Write for a developer who just cloned the repo and wants to get it running in 5 minutes.
Variables to customize
{{paste dependency file}}{{paste directory tree}}
Why this prompt works
Starting from the real dependency file and structure means ChatGPT generates accurate commands. The '5 minutes to running' goal keeps the README focused.
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