tags: python, github, opensource, productivity, showdev
readmegen: Beautiful READMEs in Seconds 🎉
Every developer knows the pain — you've built something awesome, but writing a decent README feels like a chore. readmegen fixes that.
What It Does
pip install git+https://github.com/feiwei8889/readmegen.git
readmegen
An interactive wizard walks you through project name, features, install method, and picks the perfect template. Zero config — just answer a few questions and get a professional README.
12 Professional Templates
| Template | Best For |
|---|---|
| default | General projects, CLI tools |
| minimal | Small utilities, scripts |
| project | Large frameworks, platforms |
| api | REST/GraphQL APIs |
| cli-tool | Command-line tools |
| library | SDKs, packages |
| startup | SaaS products |
| gamedev | Game engines, mods |
| awesome | Curated lists |
| profile | GitHub profile pages |
| docker | Container images |
| chinese | 中文开源项目 |
Key Features
- Rich-powered interactive CLI with beautiful terminal UI
- Auto-generated shields.io badges (license, stars, version, CI, coverage...)
- Automatic Table of Contents
- Multi-language support
- Non-interactive mode for CI/CD (
readmegen --name "MyTool" --template cli-tool) - JSON batch input for bulk generation
Live Demo
readmegen --template cli-tool --name "MyTool" --tagline "An awesome CLI tool"
# -> Writes README.md with badges, ToC, features, install guide, contributing section
Pro Version ($5)
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GitHub: https://github.com/feiwei8889/readmegen
Install: pip install git+https://github.com/feiwei8889/readmegen.git
Support: https://ko-fi.com/feiwei8889
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