README Generator helps you create professional, well-structured README.md files for GitHub repositories. Fill in your project name, description, installation steps, usage examples, and licence, and get a Markdown document formatted to community standards with the right headings, badges, and sections. A great README improves discoverability, onboarding, and contributor confidence.
How it Works
1Fill in the project fields: name, description, tech stack, installation, usage, and licence.
2The generator assembles the fields into a Markdown document with standard README sections.
3Preview the Markdown rendering in real time.
4Copy or download the .md file and commit it as your project's README.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sections should every README include?
A good README typically includes: project title and one-line description, badges (build status, version, licence), overview / motivation, prerequisites, installation instructions, usage examples with code snippets, API reference (if applicable), contributing guidelines, and licence. Add a demo GIF or screenshot near the top — it dramatically increases engagement.
What are README badges and how do I add them?
Badges are small status images (e.g. 'build passing', 'coverage 94%', 'npm version') that display at the top of a README. They use the img.shields.io service to generate SVG images from a URL pattern. Copy the badge Markdown from shields.io or from your CI/CD provider's README widget and paste it below the title.
What Markdown flavour does GitHub use?
GitHub uses GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM), which extends standard CommonMark with: tables (|col1|col2|), task lists (- [x] Done), fenced code blocks with language identifiers (```js), @mentions, issue references (#123), and autolinks. The generator outputs GFM-compatible Markdown.
Should I include a CONTRIBUTING.md separate from the README?
For larger projects, yes. GitHub renders a link to CONTRIBUTING.md automatically when someone opens a pull request or issue. The README should briefly describe how to contribute and link to CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines. For small personal projects, a short Contributing section in the README is sufficient.