README Generator: Less Writing, More Building
Keeping a good README up to date is one of those necessary tasks that’s easy to put off. You know the drill: project structure, install steps, usage examples, license info — all important, but time-consuming to write and keep accurate.
I built README Generator to help with that.
It’s a simple tool that analyzes your GitHub repo (via URL) and auto-generates a clean, structured README. It detects your tech stack, picks up on common patterns (like scripts in package.json), and suggests sections based on what it finds. You can edit everything, of course — it’s not about replacing your voice, just handling the boilerplate.
It works best with Node.js, Python, and Rust projects right now. More languages are coming, but I’m focusing on doing a few things well instead of everything poorly.
There’s a free tier: you can generate and edit one README at a time, no login needed. Good for side projects or one-offs.
If you're maintaining multiple repos or want to save templates, there’s a Pro plan for $9/month. It adds multi-project support, template saving, and export options (Markdown, HTML, PDF). No long-term contracts — cancel anytime.
I’ve been using it on my own open-source projects, and it’s cut README setup time from 20+ minutes to under 5. Not magic, just fewer blank screens.
Try it if you’re tired of copying old READMEs or starting from scratch every time:
👉 https://tool-readme-generator.vercel.app
Feedback? Issues? Open a GitHub discussion or ping me on the site. I’m iterating based on what people actually use.
No analytics. No tracking. Just a tool that helps you write docs a little faster.
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