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Document a GitHub repo into a clean README

Reads a repository and drafts a structured README with setup, usage and architecture notes.

Verified working on 16 June 2026 · 20 days ago.
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The workflow
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Point it at the repo

Use the GitHub connector or paste the file tree.

Prompt · paste into Claude
Read this repository and write a clean README: one-line description, features, install steps, usage examples, a short architecture overview and a contributing section. Match the project’s actual stack.
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Version history
v2Confirmed working on Opus 4.x.16 Jun 2026
v1Initial release.2 May 2026
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