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Select from 8 types to get smart defaults and the right sections pre-loaded.
Edit sections, add badges, drag to reorder. Watch your README Score climb.
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8 project types (library, CLI, web app, API, profile, internal, hackathon, monorepo) with smart defaults. Pick your type and get the right sections pre-loaded.
Each project type comes with a curated set of sections, smart placeholder content, and type-specific badge suggestions. A library gets install commands and API reference; a hackathon project gets a quick demo link and team credits.
A real-time score that gamifies completeness. Structure (40pts), Content (40pts), Polish (20pts). Get suggestions to improve as you go.
The score algorithm checks for title, installation, usage, badges, features, license, contributing guidelines, and more. Color-coded from red (0-30) through amber, blue, to green (81-100). Aim for 80+ for a professional README.
Browse 20+ shields.io badges by category. Build, coverage, version, license, downloads, language — pick and click. Auto-fills your owner/repo.
No more copy-pasting shield URLs from documentation. Select badges from a visual picker, see live previews, and add custom badges with any shields.io URL. All badge URLs auto-populate with your GitHub username and repo name.
24 section types organized into essential, recommended, and optional categories. Drag to reorder, collapse to declutter, delete what you don't need.
Each section has a type-specific editor: text fields, badge pickers, list builders, key-value tables, license selectors, and demo link inputs. The block-based approach lets you see your entire README structure at a glance.
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Smart defaults, visual badges, drag-and-drop sections. Build it in minutes.